Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG)

Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) is a vital aviation facility located directly within the city of Paramaribo, Suriname, approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) from the downtown center. The airport features a renovated passenger terminal complex that includes a dedicated international hall to support regional flights, primarily to Georgetown, Guyana. Its urban location makes it the preferred hub for domestic travel and medical evacuations within the country. The terminal infrastructure provides essential services for both domestic and international travelers, including on-site customs and immigration facilities. Following significant upgrades in 2014, the arrival and departure halls offer streamlined processing and improved security managed by the Bureau of National Security (BNV). While the facility is more compact than the larger Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, it provides a functional and efficient environment for regional transit. Operationally, the airport features a 2,461-foot (750m) asphalt runway, which limits operations to small turboprop aircraft such as the Cessna Grand Caravan and DHC-6 Twin Otter. It is the primary base for local carriers like Gum Air and Blue Wing Airlines, which connect the capital to various airstrips in the Surinamese interior. Ground transportation is easily accessible via local taxis and private transfers, with the journey to central Paramaribo typically taking only 10 minutes.