Airport code
PBM — Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
PBM is the IATA code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, an airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname. Its ICAO code is SMJP, and it operates in the America/Paramaribo time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at 5.4528, -55.1878 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 59 ft (18 m).
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About Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, commonly known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, and locally referred to simply as JAP, is the primary international airport serving Paramaribo, Suriname. It is located in the town of Zanderij, Suriname, 45 kilometres (28 mi) south of Paramaribo. It is the larger of the three airports serving the city, the others being Zorg en Hoop and Gummels Airports.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PBM |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SMJP |
| Airport name | Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport |
| City | Paramaribo |
| Country | Suriname |
| Time zone | America/Paramaribo (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | 5.4528 |
| Longitude | -55.1878 |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,417 ft (3,480 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
The IATA code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is PBM.
What is the ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport?
The ICAO code for Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport is SMJP.
Where is PBM airport located?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is located in Paramaribo, Suriname.
What time zone is PBM in?
Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport operates in the America/Paramaribo time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to PBM?
The nearest airport to Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) is Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG) in Paramaribo, about 40 km away.
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