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Cheddi Jagan Intl
Cheddi Jagan Intl (SYCJ/GEO) serves Georgetown, Guyana. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 11/29). Field elevation is 95 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SYCJ
- Name: Cheddi Jagan Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 6.49855
- Longitude: -58.254101
- Elevation: 95 ft
- Country: Guyana
- Municipality: Georgetown
- IATA Code: GEO
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Guyana
- Distance from City: 35.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 7448 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 5002 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://www.cjairport-gy.com/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: GYD 15,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: GYD 7,500 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: GYD
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SYCJ.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SYCJ.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Primary international port of entry. Georgetown, Cheddi Jagan Intl. Full FIS.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Capital city airport. Caribbean connections. Growing oil industry traffic.
Airport Services
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Guyana Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
- Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours prior to departure
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required for private and general aviation flights.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SYCJ?
- The tower frequency at Cheddi Jagan Intl is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SYCJ?
- Cheddi Jagan Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SYCJ require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cheddi Jagan Intl (Guyana).