Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

SMJP / PBM

Zandery, SR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
3 kt
60°
9 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SMJP 040900Z 06003KT 9000 FEW006 SCT025 22/22 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 59 ft
FEW 600 ft AGL
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
659 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,559 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SMJP 031000Z 0312/0412 06007KT 9999 SCT020 TX30/0316Z TN220/0409Z BECMG 0402/0404 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MJP
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
11,417 ft 148 ft ASPHALT 89°
1.9 kt 2.3 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SMJP

2,902 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
13.2%
IFR
2.8%
LIFR
4%

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 5.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 23.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 19°C and 36°C with an average of 26.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 23.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.3%
NE
24%
E
33.6%
SE
7.3%
S
1.9%
SW
0.7%
W
0.5%
NW
1%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.7°C
Range: 19°C to 36°C
19°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

October September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,902 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SMJP
IATA Code: PBM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 59 ft MSL

Location

City: Zandery
Country: SR
Latitude: 5.452830°
Longitude: -55.187801°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 11,417 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

About Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport

Overview

Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Suriname, located in Zandery, approximately 45 kilometers southeast of Paramaribo. The airport operates at an elevation of 59 feet above mean sea level, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its single runway (11/29) extends 11,417 feet, capable of accommodating large commercial aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Suriname's tropical climate significantly influences airport weather conditions, characterized by consistent temperatures and high humidity throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate potential convective activity and localized thunderstorm development, particularly during the wet seasons. The airport's coastal proximity may introduce maritime weather patterns and potential wind shear conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's substantial runway length of 11,417 feet provides considerable operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types. Its geographical position near the equatorial region means minimal seasonal variation in daylight and consistent solar radiation patterns. The asphalt runway surface offers stable ground operations under typical tropical environmental conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 11/29's extensive length allows for versatile approach and departure procedures from multiple directions. Given the airport's coastal location, prevailing wind patterns will likely influence runway selection and approach strategies. Pilots should maintain heightened awareness of potential localized meteorological variations typical in equatorial airport environments.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.