Zorg en Hoop Airport

SMZO / ORG

Paramaribo, SR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 38 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
3 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SMZO 040900Z 07003KT 9999 FEW010 24/23 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SMZO 031000Z 0312/0412 05010KT 9999 SCT020 TX29/0316Z TN24/0409Z BECMG 0402/0404 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 10 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°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SMZO

1,884 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.6%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
0.5%
LIFR
0.2%

Zorg en Hoop Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.9% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.7°C (range: 23°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 14 kt
Calm Winds: 13.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.4%
NE
14.3%
E
49.3%
SE
13.7%
S
6.9%
SW
0.4%
W
0%
NW
0.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.7°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

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 1,884 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

Based on 1,884 weather observations, SMZO experiences excellent VFR conditions 86.6% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SMZO come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.2 knots. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, October, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 28.7°C (84°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 1,884 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.