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Guyana
Cheddi Jagan IAP
Airfield Profile
Ownership
Operator: Cheddi Jagan International Airport Corporation, Timehri, EBD, Guyana.
Operator Identity Code:
Not applicable.
Location
| Country | Region | Sub-Region |
| Guyana | – | – |
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: Georgetown – airfield is x miles (y km) south.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | N 6 29′ 53.98″ | E 58 15′ 15.33″ |
| Decimal | N 6.4983282° | E 58.2542610° |
Elevation: 29 m/51 ft
History
Name Changes
| Atkinson Field | 194? – 1969 |
| Timehri IAP | 1969 – 19?? |
| Cheddi Jagan IAP | 19?? – Present |
Narrative Summary
The airfield was built by the United States during World War Two as Atkinson Field and renamed Timehri IAP on 1.5.1969. Today the airport is called Cheddi Jagan IAP with Timehri as an alternate name. All aircraft of the GDF are based here.
Key Dates
| date 1 | Work starts on constructing airfield | |
| date 2 | Formal opening of the airfield | |
| date 3 | First aircraft arrives |
Runways
| Direction | Length | Width | Surface | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | Metres (m) | Feet (ft) | ||
| 06/24 | 2270 | 7448 | 45 | 148 | Paved |
| 11/29 | 1525 | 5002 | 45 | 148 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
| Unit | Operator | Arrived | Departed | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Wing | GDF | 19?? | Current | Various |
Based Civilian Operators
To be added.
Photo Gallery
To be added.
More Information
Books
To be added.
Magazines
Feature articles to be added.
Websites
wikipedia: Cheddi Jagan International Airport
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Guyana Defence Force
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
The air force was formed 1968 as Defence Force Air Wing with three Helio H-295 Super Courier and was renamed 1973 as Air Command. During the next years the air force received some transport aircraft and helicopters for liaison and transport duties.
Key Dates
| 1968 | The Defence Force Air Wing was formed. | |
| 1973 | The Air Command was established. |
Current Status
The aircraft of the Air Corps are fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The aircraft operate with civil registration, their only distinctive markings being the initials G.D.F. and the national flag, or its colours of red, yellow and green as an overall trim.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used.
Current Aircraft Inventory
Table of Current Service Aircraft
All-Time Aircraft Used List
All-Time Table of Aircraft Used
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports of aircraft on order or in service have been noted.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Camp Stephenson, Cheddi Jagan IAP, Georgetown.
Organisational Structure
Today the Guyana Defence Force operates an Air Corps.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
None.
All-Time Flying Units List
Guyana Defence Force – Air Corps
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The Guyana Air Corps currently operates one mayor air base.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
More Information
Books
None.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal 30, p.142
Websites
National Markings
Guyana Defence Force
This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Guyana Air Force since its formation:
(no marking available) 
Main Marking Fin Flash
1968-Present
The aircraft operate with civil registration, their only distinctive markings being the initials G.D.F. and the national flag, or its colours of red, yellow and green as an overall trim.
Air Corps
Guyana Defence Force
History
The unit was formed in 1968 as the Defence Force Air Wing and was renamed 1973 as Air Command. It is now officially known as the Air Corps.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helio H-295 Super Courier | 3 | 1968 – 1971 | 8R-GCJ,8R-GCU,8R-GCV |
| Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander | 7 | 1971 – 1998 | 8R-GDN,8R-GDQ,8R-GEE,8R-GER,8R-GES,8R-GET,8R-GFN |
| Beech 200 Super King Air | 1 | 1975 – 1992 | 8R-GFB |
| Aérospatiale SA-319B Alouette III | 2 | 1975 – 1987 | 8R-GEL,8R-GEM |
| Cessna 206 Stationair | 1 | 1976 – 1996 | 8R-GEN |
| Bell 212 | 3 | 1976 – 1994 | 8R-GEO,8R-GEQ,8R-GEZ |
| Bell 206B JetRanger | 4 | 1976 – Present | 8R-GEX,8R-GEY, GDF-1,2 |
| Short SC-7 Skyvan 3M | 5 | 1979 – Present | 8R-GFF,8R-GFK,8R-GGK,8R-GMC,8R-GRR |
| Cessna 182J Skylane | 1 | 1982 – 1994 | 8R-GCD |
| Embraer EMB-110P Bandeirante | 1 | 1984 – 1994 | 8R-GFO |
| Bell 412 | 1 | 1984 – Present | 8R-GFP |
| Mil Mi-8 Hip | 3 | 1985 – 1991 | 8R-GDH,8R-GGC,8R-GGD |
| Harbin Y-12 Panda | 1 | 2002 – Present | 8R-GDS |
| Rotorway 162F | 2 | 2004 – Present | 8R-GLA,8R-GLL |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Camp Stephenson/Cheddi Jagan IAP/Georgetown | 1968 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
- The Latin American Aviation Historical Society
Other Sources
To be added.
Air Bases and Airfields
Guyana Defence Force
This page gives details of the air base which is used by the Guyana Defence Force.
Short SC.7 Skyvan 3M
in Guyana Defence Force service
History
Used by the Defence Force Air Command.
Individual Details
| Serial | c/no. | Prev. Identity | Delivered | Fate/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8R-GFF | SH.1966 | G-14-134, G-BGWB | 3.8.1979 | crashed on 22.1.1981 |
| 8R-GFK | SH.1974 | G-BIFL | 24.3.1981 | n/a |
| 8R-GGK | SH.1980 | G-14-1980, G-BLLI, 8P-SKY, 8P-ASG | 10.1986 | |
| 8R-GMC | SH.1939 | G-14-107, G-BCIB | 1993 | crashed on take-off at Ogle AP on 8.11.2003 |
| 8R-GRR | SH.1976 | G-14-1976, G-BJDA | 19.8.1981 | damaged on 14.10.1994 and later repaired |
Pictures
None available at present.
More Information
References
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.