Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport, International airport in Matoury, French Guiana
Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is French Guiana's primary international gateway, located roughly 13 kilometers southwest of the capital. A single paved runway serves as the hub for regional and continental connections.
The airport began in 1943 as Gallion airfield, constructed by the United States Army Air Corps for military bombers during World War II. After the war, it transitioned to civilian operations and became the territory's main aviation hub.
The airport's name honors a French Guianese administrator who backed the Free French during World War II, reflecting the territory's historical ties to the French resistance movement.
The facility sits in Matoury, roughly 15 minutes by car from Cayenne, with straightforward road access by rental car or shared taxi. Arrivals area offers car rental counters, cash machines, and basic dining options within the terminal.
The airport functions as the home base for Air Guyane Express, a regional carrier focused on routes to smaller airstrips and remote locations across the territory and Caribbean islands. This role makes it a key junction for reaching isolated areas.
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