Afobaka Airstrip
Airport in Afobaka, Suriname
SMAF
Location in Suriname
| Direction | Length | Surface | |
|---|---|---|---|
| m | ft | ||
| 03/21 | 795 | 2,608 | grass |
Afobaka Airstrip (ICAO: SMAF) is an airstrip near Afobaka, a village in the Brokopondo District of Suriname. The airstrip is primarily used for emergency evacuation and gold shipment. It is 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the campsite of the Gross Rosebel gold mine, which has its own airstrip.
History of the airstrip
Between 1960 and 1964, the 1913 meter-long Afobaka Dam was built on the Suriname River, creating the Brokopondo Reservoir. The airstrip is 1.6 kilometres (0.99 mi) north of the dam.
Airlines and destinations
Airlines serving this airport are:
| Airlines | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Blue Wing Airlines | Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop[3] |
| Gum Air | Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop[4] |
| Pegasus Air Services | Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop |
| Vortex Aviation Suriname | Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop |
See also
Suriname portal
Aviation portal- List of airports in Suriname
- Transport in Suriname
References
External links
- Afobakka Airstrip
- OurAirports - Afobakka
- OpenStreetMap - Afobaka
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