Small airport · Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname
Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport
This is one of the oldest airports in Suriname, in use since 1953, when the Piper Cub (PZ-NAC) of Kappel-van Eyck named "Colibri" landed there from Zorg en Hoop Airport. Its IATA code is ICK. Its ICAO code is SMNI. Elevation 9 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ICK |
| ICAO code | SMNI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 9 ft |
| Coordinates | 5.9554° N, 57.0406° W |
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What Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport is known for
This is one of the oldest airports in Suriname, in use since 1953, when the Piper Cub (PZ-NAC) of Kappel-van Eyck named "Colibri" landed there from Zorg en Hoop Airport.
History
Battalion commander Major Henk Fernandes, had previous been appointed to replace Sergeant Laurens Neede as Minister of Army and Police in 1982. In May 2019 Sanjay Ramsamoedj, chairman of the Eastern Council in the Nickerie district, pleaded for a complete rehabilitation of the Major Henry Fernandes Airport in Zeedijk.
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- St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown · Guyana · 97.2 miles away
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- Central Suriname Nature Reserve · Suriname · 140.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport?
This is one of the oldest airports in Suriname, in use since 1953, when the Piper Cub (PZ-NAC) of Kappel-van Eyck named "Colibri" landed there from Zorg en Hoop Airport.
What is the airport code for Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport?
Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport — its IATA code is ICK and its ICAO code is SMNI.
Where is Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport located?
Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport serves Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname. Its coordinates are 5.9554° N, 57.0406° W.
What is the history of Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport?
Battalion commander Major Henk Fernandes, had previous been appointed to replace Sergeant Laurens Neede as Minister of Army and Police in 1982. In May 2019 Sanjay Ramsamoedj, chairman of the Eastern Council in the Nickerie district, pleaded for a complete rehabilitation of the Major Henry Fernandes Airport in Zeedijk.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#31663
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Henk_Fernandes_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.