Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (SOOM)
Medium airport · Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana
Airport data
| Name | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SOOM |
| IATA | LDX |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°28'55" W 54°2'6" 5.48189, -54.03496 |
| Location | Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport at a glance
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport is a medium airport in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, known to airline systems as LDX. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SOOM 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, 04/22, offers 3,281 ft (1000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SOOM 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport | SMJP | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport | SOCA | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Maripasoula Airport | SOOA | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Saint-Georges-de-l'Oyapock Airport | SOOG | 304 km (164 NM) |
| Oiapoque Airport | SBOI | 307 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport is SOOM, and its IATA code is LDX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport above sea level?
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.4819, -54.0350 — in Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, French Guiana, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport, about 128 km away.
Does SOOM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SOOM 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 Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport?
Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 3,281 ft (1000 m) with a ASP surface.