Airport
Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM)
Vincent Fayks Airport is the small airstrip serving Paloemeu and the Tapanahony River region in Suriname's Sipaliwini District. Charter flights from Paramaribo connect with jungle lodges, river journeys and the Kasikasima mountain area, with onward travel by boat.
Passengers
Luggage
About Vincent Fayks Airport
Vincent Fayks Airport is a small airstrip serving Paloemeu, an Amerindian village on the Tapanahony River in Suriname's Sipaliwini District. The airport was built as part of Operation Grasshopper and is named after Polish pilot Vincent Fajks, who died at the site in October 1959 while delivering building materials for the airstrip.
The airport has a single grass runway of about 650 metres and mainly handles domestic charter flights between Paramaribo's Zorg en Hoop Airport and the southern interior. Charter operators such as Blue Wing Airlines and Gum Air connect the capital with Paloemeu and nearby destinations.
Because there is no direct road link to the coast, the airstrip is one of the main ways to reach Paloemeu. After landing, travelers typically continue by boat along the Tapanahony River to jungle lodges and the Kasikasima mountain region.
Passenger facilities are minimal, reflecting the airport's role as a remote interior landing strip. Travelers should confirm flights, lodge transfers and supplies in advance and expect a simple, outdoor arrival experience.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vincent Fayks Airport operates as a single small airstrip with a grass runway and no separate passenger terminal buildings. All domestic charter flights use the same landing area, which serves both arrivals and departures.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vincent Fayks Airport
Transfers
Arrange boat and vehicle transfers from Vincent Fayks Airport to Paloemeu village, riverside lodges and jungle camps along the Tapanahony River.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a private chauffeur in Paramaribo for flexible ground travel to and from Zorg en Hoop Airport before or after your charter flight to Paloemeu.
Car Rental
Rent a car in Paramaribo for independent travel around the capital and coastal region, since the remote airstrip itself has no road access or rental desk.
Bus & Group Transfers
Coordinate group transport for expeditions to Paloemeu by arranging charter flights and river boat transfers through tour operators serving the Tapanahony region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Destinations
View all
Wanica
Wanica, in northern Suriname just outside Paramaribo, is known for its green landscapes, local markets and relaxed residential atmosphere.
Saramacca
Saramacca offers a peaceful slice of Suriname, with river landscapes, small communities and an agricultural heritage that reflects the country's rural rhythms.
Sipaliwini
Sipaliwini, a vast district in southern Suriname, is a remote expanse of Amazon rainforest, winding rivers and traditional villages.
Paramaribo
Paramaribo, Suriname's capital, sits on the Suriname River and blends Dutch colonial architecture with Caribbean, Asian and Indigenous influences, most visible in its UNESCO-listed historic centre. Its lively markets, wooden churches and riverside streets give the city a distinctive, welcoming character.