Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

PBM SMJP  Paramaribo, SR

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PBM at a glance

  • What it is: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is a regional airport serving Paramaribo, SR.
  • Codes: PBM on your ticket, SMJP on the radar.
  • Size: 1 runway at 59 ft above sea level.
  • Local time zone: America/Paramaribo (UTC-3), so every time shown for PBM is local rather than UTC.
1
Runways
59 ft
Field elevation

About Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport lies in the tropics at 5.45° N, 55.19° W, on America/Paramaribo time (UTC-3). Tropical airports contend with heat and humidity, both of which thin the air and lengthen takeoff runs, and with convective storms that build fast in the afternoon.

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has 1 runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 11,417 ft by 148 ft, which puts the field in the long-haul capable category: widebodies operate comfortably, though the very longest sectors may need a payload trade. The surface is asphalt. It is lit for night operations.

Runway 11/29 is aligned roughly east/west, which is the clearest hint you get about the prevailing wind here: runways are built to face the wind that blows most often, because aircraft take off and land into it. Every runway here shares that east/west alignment, so a strong crosswind means a crosswind landing rather than a switch to another strip.

Runways at PBM

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
11/29 11,417 ft (3,480 m) 148 ft Asphalt Lit

Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.

IATA / ICAO
PBM / SMJP
Location
Paramaribo, SR 5.453, -55.188
Time zone
America/Paramaribo
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Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

This profile is generated from the airport's published coordinates, elevation and runway records. It does not claim live terminal or passenger totals.

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Frequently asked questions about PBM

What is the airport code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport uses the IATA code PBM on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code SMJP in flight plans and on radar. The leading “S” in SMJP is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.

How many runways does PBM have?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport operates 1 runway. The field sits at 59 ft above sea level.

What time zone is PBM in?

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport operates on America/Paramaribo local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.

Can I track flights at PBM live?

Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in America/Paramaribo.