Zorg en Hoop Airport

SMZO / ORG

Paramaribo, SR

Last Updated
May 15, 12:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 53 min ago
12:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 24°C
4 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SMZO 151200Z 05004KT 9999 FEW010 26/24 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 10 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Zorg en Hoop Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 24°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain, Showers Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Heavy Thunderstorm Rain between 15:00Z and 21:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 09:00Z and 11:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (10 ft)
Pressure Alt
-73 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,249 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SMZO 151000Z 1512/1612 08010KT 9999 SCT008 SCT020 TX30/1516Z TN24/1609Z TEMPO 1515/1521 2000 +TSRA SCT008 SCT015CB BKN020 PROB40 TEMPO 1609/1611 5000 SHRA SCT008 FEW015CB SCT020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MZO
11 ✈️
29

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 11
2,461 ft 56 ft Asphalt 110°
2.0 kt 3.5 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SMZO

2,892 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.8%
MVFR
15.8%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.5%

Zorg en Hoop Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 13.5% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 28.4°C (range: 23°C to 36°C). The best months for VFR flying are September, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 15 kt
Calm Winds: 13.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.4%
NE
18.4%
E
49.4%
SE
11.1%
S
4.7%
SW
0.3%
W
0%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 28.4°C
Range: 23°C to 36°C
23°C 36°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

September October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 2,892 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zorg en Hoop Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SMZO
IATA Code: ORG
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 10 ft MSL

Location

City: Paramaribo
Country: SR
Latitude: 5.811131°
Longitude: -55.191300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 56 ft
Surface: Asphalt
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Zorg en Hoop Airport

Zorg en Hoop Airport (SMZO/ORG) is located in Paramaribo, SR at an elevation of 10 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (11/29), with the longest at 2,461 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 2,892 weather observations shows SMZO maintains VFR conditions 82.8% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 15.8% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 1.3% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at SMZO come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.4 knots. Runway 11/29 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 23°C (73°F) to 36°C (97°F), averaging 28.4°C (83°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.07 to 10.16 inHg (341-344 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,892 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.