Small airport · Kwatta, Suriname
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport
It has been the first dedicated Heliport built in Suriname in 2015 at the Gummelsweg in the neighborhood of Kwatta near the city of Paramaribo, Suriname. Its IATA code is EAX. Its ICAO code is SMEG. It has 1 runway, longest 3,934 ft (asphalt). Elevation 49 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kwatta, Suriname |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EAX |
| ICAO code | SMEG |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,934 ft (asphalt) |
| Elevation | 49 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.8638° N, 55.1895° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport is known for
It has been the first dedicated Heliport built in Suriname in 2015 at the Gummelsweg in the neighborhood of Kwatta near the city of Paramaribo, Suriname.
History
The official opening as an international airport took place in March 2025. It has been the first dedicated Heliport built in Suriname in 2015 at the Gummelsweg in the neighborhood of Kwatta near the city of Paramaribo, Suriname. At the opening of the heliport in 2015 one hangar was built, but this was soon expanded by a second hangar at the heliport in 2017.
Official website: https://eagairport.sr/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
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- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo · Suriname · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport?
It has been the first dedicated Heliport built in Suriname in 2015 at the Gummelsweg in the neighborhood of Kwatta near the city of Paramaribo, Suriname.
What is the airport code for Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport — its IATA code is EAX and its ICAO code is SMEG.
Where is Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport located?
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport serves Kwatta, Suriname. Its coordinates are 5.8638° N, 55.1895° W.
What is the history of Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport?
The official opening as an international airport took place in March 2025. It has been the first dedicated Heliport built in Suriname in 2015 at the Gummelsweg in the neighborhood of Kwatta near the city of Paramaribo, Suriname.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#598609
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_Alexander_Gummels_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.