Large airport · Paramaribo, Suriname
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP), commonly known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to simply as JAP, is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname. Its IATA code is PBM. Its ICAO code is SMJP. It has 1 runway, longest 11,417 ft (ASPHALT). Elevation 59 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Paramaribo, Suriname |
|---|---|
| IATA code | PBM |
| ICAO code | SMJP |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 11,417 ft (ASPHALT) |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 5.4528° N, 55.1878° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is known for
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP), commonly known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to simply as JAP, is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname.
Official website: http://www.japi-airport.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
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- Historic Inner City of Paramaribo · Suriname · 27.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
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- Central Suriname Nature Reserve · Suriname · 135.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP), commonly known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to simply as JAP, is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname.
What is the airport code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport — its IATA code is PBM and its ICAO code is SMJP.
Where is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport located?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport serves Paramaribo, Suriname. Its coordinates are 5.4528° N, 55.1878° W.
How high is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport sits at 59 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6195
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johan_Adolf_Pengel_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



