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    "addressCountry": "Suriname",
    "addressLocality": "Moengo"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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  "city": "Moengo",
  "code": "MOJ",
  "connection_tips": "Moengo Airstrip (MOJ) is an exceptionally remote and critical aviation facility serving the historic bauxite-mining town of Moengo in the Marowijne District of eastern Suriname. The facility primarily facilitates private charters and domestic light aircraft operations departing from Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) in Paramaribo, typically operated by Gum Air or Blue Wing Airlines. Instead, most onward travel is conducted via pre-arranged private vehicle pickups provided by your employer, a mining company, or a local host. The 'terminal' at Moengo is a minimalist shelter that handles essential administrative processing but lacks modern commercial passenger amenities like cafes, retail shops, or ATMs.\n\nSituated approximately 3 kilometers from the town center along the Cottica River, getting to and from this unpaved airstrip requires meticulous advance planning, as the environment is fundamentally different from urban centers. Ground transportation from the airstrip is fundamentally informal and must be pre-arranged. It is absolutely essential to coordinate your pickup at least 48 hours in advance, as the town center is situated a rugged distance away and on-demand transport is non-existent. Travelers must be 100% self-sufficient, carrying their own food, drinking water, and effective insect repellent.\n\nIt is vital for travelers to understand that MOJ currently hosts no regularly scheduled commercial airline passenger services directly to major international hubs. There are absolutely no formal taxi ranks, public bus services, or commercial car rental agencies operating at the terminal area. For those choosing to travel by land, the primary route is the East-West Connection, which is a demanding road that can take between 2 and 3 hours to reach Paramaribo depending on the current seasonal condition. Always carry sufficient Surinamese Dollars (SRD) in cash for all local transactions, as electronic payment options are non-existent in the immediate airport vicinity.",
  "country": "Suriname",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Private charter is the only way to arrive by air at this airport.",
    "Coordinate a 4WD pickup; the 2.5-hour road to Paramaribo is bumpy.",
    "The grass strip can be closed after heavy equatorial rain.",
    "Bring all food and water; there are no services on site.",
    "Ground transport: Ideal for business travel to the eastern Suriname mines.",
    "MOJ is mainly about Moengo access and mining-region logistics, not airstrip amenities.",
    "Confirm your return charter locally as soon as you land because communications can be patchy."
  ],
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    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
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  "iataCode": "MOJ",
  "icao": "SMMO",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-29",
  "latitude": 5.6076,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -54.4003,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 0,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Moengo Airstrip",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "ORG",
      "name": "Zorg en Hoop Airport"
    }
  ],
  "supports_interline": false,
  "terminal_info": "Moengo Airstrip (MOJ) serves the town of Moengo and the Marowijne District in eastern Suriname, acting as a vital aviation link for this historically important bauxite mining center. The terminal facility is extremely basic, typically consisting of a small, single-story structure or open-air shelter that handles the administrative and passenger needs for local domestic charter flights and private aircraft operations. It serves as a critical transport link for personnel involved in the region's industrial and agricultural sectors, as well as for local residents navigating the Cottica River region.\n\nThe terminal experience at Moengo is very simple and reflects its role as a practical logistical hub rather than a commercial passenger facility. Facilities are rudimentary, with manual processes for arrivals and departures, and waiting areas that offer only basic protection from the tropical elements. Activity at the airport is generally limited to daylight hours and is highly dependent on local weather conditions, which can frequently affect the unpaved or semi-paved airstrip's operability, particularly during the heavy seasonal rains. The airfield is managed with a focus on regional connectivity and supporting the logistical requirements of the surrounding community.\n\nAmenities within the MOJ terminal are almost non-existent, with no formal shops, restaurants, or modern telecommunications services available on-site. Travelers using this facility are typically local workers, government officials, or business personnel who must arrive fully prepared with their own supplies and pre-arranged local transport to the center of Moengo or nearby settlements. The airport's minimal infrastructure and riverfront setting emphasize its role as a vital but practical lifeline for the eastern interior of Suriname, where every flight represents an essential link for maintaining connectivity with the national capital, Paramaribo. Travelers are advised to coordinate all logistics in advance due to the focused nature of the facility.",
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}