Airspace Classification
Within the Paramaribo FIR, airspace is categorized as follows:
Class A
Above FL245 – IFR only.
Class B
From 1500ft to FL245 in control zones, above and beyond the TMA – both IFR and VFR flights permitted, with full ATC separation.
Class G
Uncontrolled airspace below 1500ft– only Flight Information Services (FIS) are provided; no separation.
FIR
Transition Altitude and Level
Transition Altitude: 3500 ft AMSL
Transition Level: FL040 (4000 ft AMSL).
Air Traffic Controller Code
Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar and lighting systems, and provide information relevant to the operation of aircraft.
Tasks of Air traffic controllers:
(a) Directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving the airport and their movement on the ground;
(b) Directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated airspace sectors;
(c) Examining and approving flight plans;
(d) Informing flight crew and operations staff about weather conditions, operational facilities, flight plans, and air traffic;
(e) Applying knowledge of principles and practices of air traffic control to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(f) Initiating and organizing emergency, search, and rescue services and procedures;
(g) Directing activities of all aircraft and service vehicles on or near airport runways;
(h) Maintaining radio and telephone contact with adjacent control towers, terminal control