Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (IATA: PBM, ICAO: SMJP), also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport and commonly referred to locally as JAP, is Suriname’s largest and busiest airport and the country’s only international gateway. The airport is located in the town of Zanderij, approximately 45 kilometres south of Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname.
The airport is operated by Airport Management, Ltd. (NV Luchthavenbeheer) and serves as the primary hub for Surinam Airways (SLM). JAP is a joint civil-military facility and has played a significant role in Suriname’s aviation history, having been originally constructed as a military airfield during World War II by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.
The airport features a single runway (11/29) measuring 3,480 metres in length and 45 metres in width, capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft including the Boeing 747. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, 1 cargo terminal, and 10 aircraft parking positions.
In 2025, Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport handled 519,171 total passengers and 3,359 aircraft movements. The airport serves as the main international gateway for Suriname, connecting the country with destinations across the Caribbean, North America, South America, and Europe.