Airports · Gummelsweg 117, Paramaribo, Suriname
Eduard Alexander Gummels Airport (EAX)
Gummelsweg 117, Paramaribo, Suriname
Eduard Alexander Gummels International Airport (IATA: EAX, ICAO: SMEG) is a privately owned international airport and heliport located in Kwatta, just north of Paramaribo, Suriname. It officially opened as an international airport on 24 March 2025, following a public–private partnership between the Gummels family (EAG Airport Management N.V.) and the Government of Suriname.
Local rules
Access: The airport is on Gummelsweg, an extension of Paramaribo’s Ringweg. Road access is via the main ring road; signage leads to the airport entrance at Gummelsweg 117. Operating hours: Generally open daily; flight operations commonly between 06:00–22:00 local time, but exact hours depend on flight schedules and prior arrangements for charters. Permissions: As a private airport, prior permission (PPR) is typically required for non-scheduled flights, especially for fixed-wing aircraft. Helicopter offshore operators and Gum Air scheduled services have standing arrangements. Customs/Immigration: The airport is designated for international operations; customs and immigration services are arranged in coordination with EAG Airport Management and relevant Surinamese authorities for scheduled international flights. Security: Controlled access area; visitors and non-operational vehicles require authorization from airport operations.
Nearest help
Zorg en Hoop Airport (SMZO) Doekhieweg, Paramaribo ~4–5 km south Police / Emergency Paramaribo city center ~3–4 km Hospital Academic Hospital (‘s Lands Hospitaal), Paramaribo ~5 km Fuel (Jet A1 / Avgas) Available on-site via EAG/Gum Air; alternate at Zorg en Hoop On-site / ~4 km
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- Coordinates
- 5.862793, -55.190248
- Contact
- +597 535300 or +597 8419050 · info@eagairport.sr
Save essential contacts before departure. Agree who checks your arrival and how to communicate if mobile reception is lost.
Safety protocols to read before you travel
A01Guided activitiesUse a guide who knows the route and explains the safety arrangements.
Choose a guide through an established operator and ask about route experience, training, equipment and emergency arrangements. Follow the safety briefing, stay with the group and do not undertake an unfamiliar activity alone. Stop when conditions become unsafe.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance
A02Jungle excursionsStay on known trails, share the route and carry essential supplies.
Stay on marked or known trails, tell someone the intended route and carry water, communications and a basic first-aid kit. Avoid excursions during severe weather.
Version 2 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval
A03Water recreation and river hazardsCheck physical hazards and fresh-water health risks before an activity.
Ask the guide about currents, rocks, water levels and safe access before any water activity. Wear suitable flotation equipment for boating. Do not dive into unfamiliar water or enter rapids to swim or bathe, and keep children under close supervision. CDC advises avoiding swimming in unchlorinated rivers, lakes and ponds in Suriname because fresh water can carry infections. A locally designated swimming spot does not establish water quality.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source SCSD project Revised Deliverable 2 and Workshop 1 protocol guidance; https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/suriname
A04Wildlife awarenessDo not approach or feed wildlife; report dangerous sightings.
Do not approach or feed wildlife and do not handle unknown plants or animals. Keep a safe distance and report dangerous wildlife sightings to the guide or responsible local contact.
Version 1 · Reviewed 2026-12-15 · Source Rev. - DELIVERABLE 2 REPORT - Tourism Awareness&Saferty SCSD project.docx, section 3.3; draft pending TCT/PIU approval