Airport code
MPY — Maripasoula Airport
MPY is the IATA code for Maripasoula Airport, an airport serving Maripasoula, French Guiana. Its ICAO code is SOOA, and it operates in the America/Cayenne time zone (UTC-3). The airport sits at 3.6575, -54.0372 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 406 ft (124 m).
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About Maripasoula Airport
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.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MPY |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | SOOA |
| Airport name | Maripasoula Airport |
| City | Maripasoula |
| Country | French Guiana |
| Time zone | America/Cayenne (UTC-3) |
| Latitude | 3.6575 |
| Longitude | -54.0372 |
| Elevation | 406 ft (124 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | South America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 3,938 ft (1,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Maripasoula Airport?
The IATA code for Maripasoula Airport is MPY.
What is the ICAO code for Maripasoula Airport?
The ICAO code for Maripasoula Airport is SOOA.
Where is MPY airport located?
Maripasoula Airport (MPY) is located in Maripasoula, French Guiana.
What time zone is MPY in?
Maripasoula Airport operates in the America/Cayenne time zone, which is UTC-3.
What is the nearest airport to MPY?
The nearest airport to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) is Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, about 87 km away.
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