Zorg en Hoop Airport

SMZO / ORG

Paramaribo, SR

Last Updated
Apr 30, 20:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
20:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 25°C
10 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1008 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SMZO 302000Z 06010KT 9999 FEW018CB SCT020 31/25 Q1008 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,800 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,810 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Zorg en Hoop Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 10 knots. Runway 11/29 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,800 ft (CB), scattered at 2,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 1,800 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 31°C (88°F) with a dewpoint of 25°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Thunderstorm Rain between 18:00Z and 22:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
168 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,090 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF SMZO 301600Z 3018/0118 08010KT 9999 SCT025 TX30/3018Z TN24/0109Z PROB30 TEMPO 3018/3022 3000 TSRA FEW015CB SCT020 BECMG 0102/0204 VRB02KT 9999 FEW010 FM011200 06012KT 9999 SCT025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
02:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MZO
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,461 ft 56 ft Asphalt 110°
6.4 kt 7.7 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 - SMZO

2,677 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.7%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.4%

Zorg en Hoop Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.8% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.4°C (range: 23°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 12.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.3%
NE
18.2%
E
49.6%
SE
11.7%
S
5%
SW
0.3%
W
0%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 23°C to 36°C
23°C 36°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 2,677 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zorg en Hoop Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SMZO
IATA Code: ORG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Paramaribo
Country: SR
Latitude: 5.811131°
Longitude: -55.191300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 56 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Zorg en Hoop Airport

Zorg en Hoop Airport (SMZO/ORG) is located in Paramaribo, SR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 2,461 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,677 weather observations shows SMZO maintains VFR conditions 83.7% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.2% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 1.1% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SMZO come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 28.4°C (83°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 10.16 inHg (341-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,677 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.