Sarakreek Airstrip

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Sarakreek Airstrip
Summary
Airport typePublic / Military
Operator Luchtvaartdienst Suriname
Location Sarakreek, Suriname
Elevation  AMSL 223 ft / 68 m
Coordinates 4°19′10″N54°58′00″W / 4.31944°N 54.96667°W / 4.31944; -54.96667 Coordinates: 4°19′10″N54°58′00″W / 4.31944°N 54.96667°W / 4.31944; -54.96667
Map
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SMSK
Location of the airport in Suriname
Runways
Direction LengthSurface
mft
06/245601,837Grass
Sources: Bing Maps [1] HERE Maps [2]

Sarakreek Airstrip( ICAO : SMSK) is an airstrip serving the gold mining community of Sarakreek, in the Brokopondo District of Suriname.

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Charters and destinations

Charter Airlines serving this airport are:

AirlinesDestinations
Blue Wing Airlines Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop [3]
Gum Air Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop [4]
Hi-Jet Helicopter Services Charter: Paramaribo–Zorg en Hoop

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