Zorg en Hoop Airport guide

Updated 2026-10-13

Zorg en Hoop Airport (ICAO SMZO) is a small city airport in Paramaribo, Suriname's capital. It lies between the Zorg en Hoop and Flora quarters, about 3 km west of the Suriname River. The airfield was put into use in October 1952, when Rudi Kappel and Herman van Eyck started a Surinamese air company there with a Stinson Reliant. Mail and passenger flights to Moengo began in August 1953, followed by flights to Coronie a month later.

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Services at Zorg en Hoop Airport

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Key facts

  • Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
  • Local timeParamaribo time
  • IATAORGICAO SMZO
  • Opened1952
  • Runways1
  • Terminals1mixed
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Terminals

1 terminal
  • ZOMixedZorg en Hoop TerminalGum Air, Trans Guyana Airways, Blue Wing Airlines

Nearby cities

straight-line distance
  • ParamariboEast of the airport4 km

Questions

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What are the airport codes for Zorg en Hoop Airport?

Zorg en Hoop Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ORG, ICAO: SMZO. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Zorg en Hoop Airport located?

Zorg en Hoop Airport is located in Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Suriname. The airport coordinates are 5.8112°, -55.1923°.

What services are available at Zorg en Hoop Airport?

Zorg en Hoop Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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