Is SMZO VFR or IFR right now?

SMZO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

How many runways does Zorg en Hoop Airport have?

Zorg en Hoop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,461 ft (750 m). Field elevation is 10 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at SMZO?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 09:27 UTC and sunset at 21:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:51 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Zorg en Hoop Airport

General Aviation Airport · Paramaribo, PM, Suriname

Conditions are good for visual flight at Zorg en Hoop Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 86°F) with 79% humidity. Winds are calm.

ICAOSMZOIATAORG

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-4--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation10ft3 m

Longest runway2,461ft750 m

Runways10 lighted

Coordinates5.81, -55.195°48'40.4"N 55°11'32.3"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

29 min ago

81°F27°C · Dew 73°FFeels like 86°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

Calm

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingUnlimited
Humidity79%
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Pressure1012 hPa
GustsNone

Few 1,000′Few 1,200′Scattered 2,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR SMZO 042300Z 00000KT 9999 FEW010 FEW012CB SCT020 27/23 Q1012

Decoded — plain language

WindCalm

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature81°F / 27°C

Dew point73°F · 79% RH

Altimeter29.88 inHg

CeilingUnlimited

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyFew 1,000′, Few 1,200′, Scattered 2,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 23:00Z·Paramaribo/Zorg en H, PM, SR·29 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 18:00Z – Mon 18:00Z

InitialSun 18:00Zuntil Mon 02:00Z
VFRWind080° @ 8 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,000′
Now
BecomingMon 02:00Zuntil Mon 12:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 2 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 1,000′
FromMon 12:00Zuntil Mon 18:00Z
VFRWind090° @ 7 ktVis6+ smSkyScattered 3,500′

RAW

TAF SMZO 041600Z 0418/0518 08008KT 9999 SCT030 TX34/0418Z TN24/0509Z
  BECMG 0502/0504 VRB02KT 9999 FEW010
  FM051200 09007KT 9999 SCT035

Issued 04 Oct 2026 16:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Quick answers

Updated 23:29 UTC

What is the weather at Zorg en Hoop Airport (SMZO) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Zorg en Hoop Airport. It's 81°F (feels like 86°F) with 79% humidity. Winds are calm. (observed 23:00 UTC)
Is SMZO VFR or IFR right now?: SMZO is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
How many runways does Zorg en Hoop Airport have?: Zorg en Hoop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,461 ft (750 m). Field elevation is 10 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at SMZO?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 09:27 UTC and sunset at 21:30 UTC; civil twilight ends at 21:51 UTC.

Runways

1 total

11/29

2,461 ft750 × 56 ft · Asphalt

Nearby navaids

Within 40 NM

ZanderijVOR-DME

114.30 MHz21.7 NM179° S

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