Guyana has several airports that support both international and domestic travel, with two major international airports and numerous regional airstrips connecting remote interior areas. Here’s a breakdown:
Major Airports in Guyana
1. Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA)
- IATA Code: GEO
- Location: Timehri, ~41 km south of Georgetown
- Type: International
- Facilities:
- Main gateway for international travel
- Recently expanded to accommodate larger aircraft and more passengers
- Airlines: Caribbean Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, Copa Airlines, Surinam Airways
- Destinations: USA (New York, Miami), Canada, Panama, Caribbean islands
2. Eugene F. Correia International Airport (Ogle Airport)
- IATA Code: OGL
- Location: East Coast Demerara, near Georgetown
- Type: Regional/International
- Focus:
- Domestic flights to interior locations
- Regional flights to Suriname, Barbados, Trinidad
- Airlines: Trans Guyana Airways, Roraima Airways, Caribbean Airlines (regional)
Domestic & Regional Airstrips (Interior Airports)
Guyana has over 40 airstrips to support remote communities, eco-lodges, and mining sites, especially in the interior (hinterland) regions. These are often serviced by small aircraft.
Key Domestic Airstrips:
| Airstrip | Region/Use |
|---|---|
| Lethem Airport | Rupununi (near Brazil border) |
| Annai Airstrip | North Rupununi – access to lodges |
| Kaieteur Airstrip | Near Kaieteur Falls (tourism) |
| Kamarang Airstrip | Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region 7) |
| Mahdia Airstrip | Potaro-Siparuni (Region 8 – mining) |
| Port Kaituma Airstrip | Barima-Waini (Region 1) |
| Mabaruma Airport | Northwest region access |
Summary Table
| Airport Name | IATA Code | Location | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | GEO | Timehri, near Georgetown | Main international airport |
| Eugene F. Correia Int’l Airport | OGL | Ogle, East Coast | Regional & domestic |
| Lethem Airport | LTM | Southern Guyana | Border, domestic |
| Kaieteur Airstrip | — | National Park | Tourist access |
| Mahdia, Kamarang, Annai, etc. | — | Interior locations | Mining & eco-tourism |
