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Suriname
Zorg en Hoop IAP
Airfield Profile
Ownership
Operator: ?.
Operator Identity Code:
Not applicable.
Location
| Country | Region | Sub-Region |
| Suriname | – | – |
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: Paramaribo – airfield is x miles (y km) xxx.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | N 5 48′ 39.83″ | E 55 11′ 31.56″ |
| Decimal | N 5.8110666° | E 55.1921005° |
Elevation: 3 m/10 ft
History
Name Changes
| Zorg en Hoop Airport | 19?? – 19?? |
Narrative Summary
Narrative history here. All aircraft of the SAF 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) | ||
| 11/29 | 650 | 2132 | 17 | 56 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
| Unit | Operator | Arrived | Departed | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | SAF | 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: Zorg en Hoop Airport
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Johan Pengel IAP
Airfield Profile
Ownership
Operator: Airport Management Ltd.
Operator Identity Code:
Not applicable.
Location
| Country | Region | Sub-Region |
| Suriname | – | – |
Address: Not known.
Nearest Town/City: Zanderij – airfield is x miles (y km) south.
| Latitude | Longitude | |
|---|---|---|
| Deg. Min. Sec. | N 5 27′ 12.65″ | E 55 11′ 53.16″ |
| Decimal | N 5.4535146° | E 55.1981010° |
Elevation: 18 m/59 ft
History
Name Changes
| Zandery Airport | 19?? – 19?? |
| Zandery Field | 19?? – 19?? |
| Johan Pengel IAP | 19?? – Present |
Narrative Summary
Narrative history 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) | ||
| 11/29 | 3480 | 11417 | 45 | 148 | Paved |
Residents
The following organisations are, or were, permanently based at this location:
Based Military Units
| Unit | Operator | Arrived | Departed | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | SAF | 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: Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport
| Disclaimer: Information is provided on this page for historical purposes only, and not for aerial navigation. |
Suriname Air Force
Operator Profile
History
Narrative Summary
The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was formed in 1982, shortly after gaining independence from the Netherlands. In May 1982 the SAF received a couple of BN-2A for observation and transport duties. During a civil war in 1986 the SAF bought two PC-7 and two Alouette III to counter the rebels. Some of the aircraft were sold after the conflict. Two C-212 aircraft were delivered in December 1998 and May 1999. Although the aircraft provide valuable capabilities for fishery patrol, border patrol and transportation into Suriname’s vast jungle, as for earlier acquisitions, maintaining and operating these relatively sophisticated aircraft is almost impossible with the limited resources of the Suriname Air Force.
Key Dates
| 1982 | The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was formed. |
Current Status
Unit of the Air Force is fully operational.
Future Plans
No information available.
Markings
National Insignia
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The aircraft use the prefix SAF plus the serial number.
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
Membre Boekoe Kazerne, Paramaribo.
Organisational Structure
The Air Force is organised in one Air Element.
Current Order of Battle
Table of Current Order of Battle
Historical Orders of Battle
None.
All-Time Flying Units List
Air Element / Surinaamse Luchtmacht
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The Surinam Air Force currently operates one major airbase and one secondary airfield.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
More Information
Books
None.
Magazines
World Air Power Journal 30, p.150
Websites
National Markings
Suriname Air Force
This section describes and illustrates the various national insignia used by the Suriname Air Force since its formation:
1982-Present
The main marking is displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing, and on each side of the fuselage) on aircraft. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder. Most aircraft have the serial number applied on the fin with the prefix SAF.
Air Element
Suriname Air Force
History
The Air Element of the Suriname Air Force was fomed in 1982 shortly after gaining independence from the Netherlands. In May 1982 the SAF received a couple of BN-2A for observation and transport duties. During a civil war in 1986 the SAF bought two PC-7 and two Alouette III to counter the rebels. Some of the aircraft were sold after the conflict. Two C-212 aircraft were delivered in
December 1998 and May 1999. Although the aircraft provide valuable capabilities for fishery patrol, border patrol and transportation into Suriname’s vast jungle, as for earlier acquisitions, maintaining and operating these relatively sophisticated aircraft is almost impossible with the limited resources of the Surinam Air Force.
Subordinate Units
None.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes 500 | 1 | 1982 – 1982 | 100 |
| Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander | 5 | 1982 – Present | 001-004 |
| Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair | 1 | 1982 – 1998 | 200 |
| Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer | 3 | 1985 – Present | 111-113 |
| Aérospatiale Alouette III | 2 | 1986 – 1999 | 300,400 |
| Bell 205A Iroquois | 1 | 1988 – 1998 | 300 |
| Cessna 182 | 1 | 1993 – Present | 007 |
| Cessna 310 | 1 | 1993 – 1997 | 008 |
| CASA 212-400 | 2 | 1998 – Present | 212,214 |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
|---|
| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Luchtmachtbasis Zorg en Hoop/Paramaribo | 1982 – Present |
Photographs
None currently available.
More Information
References
- Latin-American Military Aviation (John Andrade)
- World Air Forces Directory 2004/2005 (Ian Carroll)
Other Sources
To be added.
Air Bases and Airfields
Suriname Air Force
This page gives details of the air bases which are used by the Suriname Air Force.