Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport – PBM Paramaribo
The Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, also known as Paramaribo-Zanderij International Airport, is the primary airport for commercial air services to Paramaribo. It is located in the town of Sanderij, Paramaribo, Suriname. Its airport code, PBM, stands for the Suriname’s province Paramaribo. Before World War II, the Zanderij Field, location of the airport was a Pan American World Airways stop. When United States joined the 2nd World War in 1941, Zanderij became amajor transport base on the South Atlantic route of Air Transport Command. As of the present, the airport has handled up to 100,000 passengers yearly.
Best Time to Visit
The PBM-Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport has one runway of 3.5 kilometers. The state of Suriname planned to invest $70 million dollar for expansion and modernization of the airport. As of this time, the arrival lounge, commercial center and parking lot have been handed over, the platforms for plane has been renovated, and the runway has been repaved. Some of the best cities to go from the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport include Flora, and Meerzorg.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are no airport hotels near the Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport (PBM) but there are a lot of excellent hotels in downtown Paramaribo. You can stay at the Bergendal Eco & Cultural River Resort, or at the Eco Resort Inn. The 4-star Hotel Palacio is also a great option.
Another airport also serves the Paramaribo area, the Zorg en Hoop Airport (ORG), which caters to both international and domestic flights from Paramaribo, Suriname.
