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Maripasoula Airport

Maripasoula, French Guiana

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Maripasoula Airport

Maripasoula, French Guiana
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Remote gateway to the deep Amazon interior of French Guiana.

Location
Maripasoula, French Guiana
Maripasoula Airport (IATA: MPY, ICAO: SOOA) serves the remote commune of Maripasoula in the far southwest of French Guiana, a French overseas territory on the northeastern coast of South America. Located deep in the Amazon rainforest along the Maroni River, the airport provides one of the only practical links between Maripasoula and the coastal capital, Cayenne. The airport handles light regional aircraft and is primarily served by small carriers operating scheduled flights to Cayenne's Félix Eboué Airport. Given the near-total absence of road infrastructure connecting Maripasoula to the coast, air travel is essential for residents, medical emergencies, and supply logistics. The facility is basic in nature, reflecting the small population and remote character of the area. It plays a critical role in supporting the local community, indigenous populations, and gold-mining activity in the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport has a minimal terminal facility suited to small regional operations with limited passenger amenities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport within Maripasoula is limited, with taxi and informal vehicle services connecting the airport to the town center.
Airlines here
Air Guyane is the principal carrier serving Maripasoula with scheduled regional flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Maripasoula is one of the most remote communes in French Guiana, accessible mainly by air or river.
  • ›The airport runway is unpaved or semi-prepared, suitable only for small turboprop or piston aircraft.
  • ›No direct road connection exists between Maripasoula and the coast, making the airport critical for supply and medical evacuation.
  • ›The surrounding region is known for artisanal gold mining and dense Amazonian rainforest.
  • ›The Maroni River, forming the border with Suriname, lies near the town and airport.
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Gateway to the deep Amazon rainforest along the Maroni River

Maripasoula Airport serves the remote commune of Maripasoula in the interior of French Guiana, one of the most isolated settlements in French overseas territory. The airport is a vital lifeline for this jungle community, as there are no roads connecting Maripasoula to the coast, making air travel the primary means of transport. It plays a critical role in supplying the town with goods, medical support, and connectivity to Cayenne.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A small single-room terminal building handling light aircraft and regional propeller flights with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi (local informal vehicles available near the airstrip)
  • Walking (town centre is within close proximity of the airport)
  • Pirogue boat service along the Maroni River for onward travel
Nearby Hotels
  • Auberge de Maripasoula
  • Local guesthouses (chambres d'hôtes) in Maripasoula
Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the terminal. The town of Maripasoula offers a handful of small local restaurants and snack bars serving Creole and Amerindian-influenced cuisine. Visitors should plan meals around local availability, as food supply depends heavily on air deliveries.

Traveller Tips
  • Book flights well in advance as capacity is very limited on small regional aircraft operating this route.
  • Carry sufficient cash as ATM access in Maripasoula is unreliable and card payment is rarely accepted.
  • Respect local indigenous Aluku (Boni) Maroon cultural customs when visiting surrounding villages.
  • Bring insect repellent and malaria prophylactics as the surrounding rainforest carries health risks.

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Maripasoula Airport
Encyclopaedia

Maripasoula Airport is an airport 3.5 km (1.9 NM) north of Maripasoula, a commune in the arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni in French Guiana. It is near the Lawa River, which forms the border between French Guiana and Suriname.

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