Airport type Public Elevation AMSL 849 ft / 259 m 1,150 3,773 Operator Luchtvaartdienst Suriname | Location Kayserberg, Suriname 11/29 1,150 3,773 grass | |
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Kayser Airstrip (ICAO: SMKE) is near the Kayser Mountain range in Sipaliwini District, Suriname. It was constructed as part of Operation Grasshopper ( a project to look for natural resources) and has one long grass runway. Fishing and wildlife tours are prime users of the airstrip.
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History
The runway was laid out in the framework of Operation Grasshopper and is located on the Zuid River (branch of the Lucie River) near the Kayser Mountain range, named after the explorer Mr. C.C. Käyser. In July 1959 under the direction of Dr. D.C. Geijskes an expedition began in preparation for the airports at the Coeroeni River and the Kayser Mountains. In December 1960, Kayser Airstrip opened up for public air traffic in Suriname.
Airlines and destinations
Currently, no scheduled airlines are offered from Kayser Airstrip.
Charter
Charter Airlines serving this airport are: