Maripasoula Airport (SOOA)
Medium airport · Maripasoula, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana
Airport data
| Name | Maripasoula Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SOOA |
| IATA | MPY |
| Elevation | 406 ft (124 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°39'21" W 54°2'22" 3.65591, -54.03943 |
| Location | Maripasoula, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,938 ft (1200 m) | 49 ft | ASP | No |
Maripasoula Airport at a glance
Maripasoula Airport is a medium airport in Maripasoula, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, known to airline systems as MPY. The field elevation of 406 ft (124 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SOOA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 3,938 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SOOA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Maripasoula Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport | SOOM | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport | SOCA | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | SMJP | 237 km (128 NM) |
| Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport | SOOG | 249 km (134 NM) |
| Oiapoque Airport | SBOI | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maripasoula Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 406 ft field elevation of Maripasoula Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 4 airports and airfields we list for French Guiana — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Maripasoula Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maripasoula Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maripasoula Airport is SOOA, and its IATA code is MPY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maripasoula Airport above sea level?
Maripasoula Airport sits at an elevation of 406 feet (124 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maripasoula Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.6559, -54.0394 — in Maripasoula, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport, about 203 km away.
Does SOOA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SOOA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Maripasoula Airport?
Maripasoula Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,938 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.