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    "addressCountry": "Suriname",
    "addressLocality": "Drietabbetje"
  },
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    "Surinam Airways"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
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      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Drietabbetje",
  "code": "DRJ",
  "connection_tips": "Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) is a remote and essential jungle airstrip in Suriname's interior, situated on an island within the Tapanahony River. For travelers connecting through DRJ, the most important tip is to understand that the 'connection' almost always continues by water. There is no motorized ground transport at the airstrip; all local movement is handled via motorized dugout canoes, known as 'pirogues. ' It is an absolute necessity to pre-arrange your boat pickup with your local contact or mission station well before you land, as the airstrip is physically separated from the main village areas.\n\nFlights are primarily private charters or scheduled bush flights operated by Gum Air or Blue Wing Airlines from Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) in Paramaribo. A vital tip is the strict luggage weight limit on these small turboprop aircraft, often capped at 10kg to 15kg; use soft-sided bags for easier storage. The terminal consists of a basic open-air shelter with no amenities like food, water, or electricity, so ensure you are completely self-sufficient.\n\nBecause the region is a cash-based society, ensure you carry enough Surinamese Dollars or small USD/Euro bills, as international card acceptance and ATMs are non-existent in the deep interior. Lastly, be prepared for weather-related delays; the tropical rainforest environment is prone to heavy afternoon rain and low cloud cover, which can ground flights for several days. Building significant flexibility into your return itinerary to Paramaribo is mandatory for any successful mission or visit to the Tapanahony region.",
  "country": "Suriname",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Drietabbetje Airport.",
    "Drietabbetje Airport is a remote jungle strip in Suriname's interior.",
    "The onward connection almost always continues by water.",
    "Motorized dugout canoes handle local movement here.",
    "Prearrange your boat pickup before you land."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "iataCode": "DRJ",
  "icao": "SMDA",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 4.111359,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -54.672766,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Drietabbetje Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PBM",
      "name": "Johan Adolf Pengel International"
    },
    {
      "code": "SMZ",
      "name": "Stoelmanseiland Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Drietabbetje Airstrip (SMDA) serves the remote Tapanahony River village of Drietabbetje in Suriname's interior, positioned at coordinates 4\u00b006'N, 54\u00b040'W in the dense South American rainforest region. The facility operates with a single runway 4/22 and basic airstrip infrastructure designed to provide essential aviation access to this isolated Indigenous community along the Tapanahony River, where river and air transport are the primary means of reaching the outside world.\n\nAs a small village airstrip with minimal infrastructure, the facility features a basic unpaved runway, simple aircraft parking area, and fundamental shelter for passengers and cargo operations, operating without navigational aids typical of remote Surinamese interior airstrips. The terminal consists of basic waiting shelter and essential services for passengers connecting to and from Paramaribo via charter flights and regional carriers, supporting the local community's needs for medical evacuations, government services, and supply logistics.\n\nOperational challenges include tropical weather conditions with heavy seasonal rainfall, limited fuel availability requiring coordination with charter operators, and restricted accessibility during certain weather conditions. The airstrip serves as a vital link for the Drietabbetje community and surrounding villages, facilitating connections to Suriname's capital while supporting the region's traditional Indigenous communities and occasional mineral exploration activities in this pristine but challenging rainforest environment of Suriname's interior.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SMDA/Drietabbetje-Airport"
}