โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
30
minutes
Domestic โ International
75
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Cayana Airstrip (AAJ) in Suriname is an extremely remote and basic air facility, primarily serving as a vital link for small aircraft and charter operations to remote villages around Kajana in the Sipaliwini District. Its terminal infrastructure is minimal, often comprising little more than a simple shelter or a designated open area for passenger staging and coordination. The layout is rudimentary, offering direct access from a small landing strip to the boarding area, with no complex terminal buildings or inter-terminal connections. This simplicity means walking times are negligible, typically mere seconds from arrival to aircraft, emphasizing its functional role in providing access to the interior.\n\nSecurity procedures at AAJ are informal and aligned with general aviation protocols for remote airstrips. Formal security checkpoints or advanced screening equipment are not present. Security primarily involves basic visual checks and adherence to operator guidelines, with no significant wait times. As a domestic airstrip, there are no immigration or customs facilities on site; these functions would be handled at larger, designated international entry points, such as Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. Passengers should anticipate a very casual and direct process, consistent with travel in remote interior regions.\n\nAmenities at Cayana Airstrip are exceptionally sparse. Passengers should not expect any airline lounges, dedicated dining facilities, or retail shops. Any available provisions would be extremely limited, possibly from local vendors in nearby villages, and travelers are strongly advised to bring all necessary supplies, including food, water, and personal items. Seating in the waiting area is basic, often outdoors, and very limited. Accessibility features are rudimentary, primarily consisting of ground-level access only. Travelers requiring assistance must coordinate thoroughly in advance with their charter operator or local contacts. Dedicated family facilities, such as play areas or nursing rooms, are entirely absent. The airstrip's main purpose is logistical support for remote communities, not passenger comfort or convenience.
๐ Connection Tips
Remote airstrip with very limited services. Primarily for charter flights and emergency access to interior Suriname. Weather conditions can affect operations significantly.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
120
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Drietabbetje Airstrip (SMDA) serves the remote Tapanahony River village of Drietabbetje in Suriname's interior, positioned at coordinates 4ยฐ06'N, 54ยฐ40'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.
As 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.
Operational 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.
๐ Connection Tips
Plan transfers carefully at Drietabbetje Airport.
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