Coveñas Airport (SKCV)
Medium airport · Coveñas, Sucre Department, Colombia
Airport data
| Name | Coveñas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SKCV |
| IATA | CVE |
| Elevation | 31 ft (9 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°24'3" W 75°41'29" 9.40092, -75.69130 |
| Location | Coveñas, Sucre Department, Colombia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,396 ft (1340 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Coveñas Airport at a glance
Coveñas Airport is a medium airport in Coveñas, Sucre Department, Colombia, known to airline systems as CVE. The field elevation of 31 ft (9 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SKCV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 4,396 ft (1340 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SKCV shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Coveñas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Brujas Airport | SKCZ | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Los Garzones Airport | SKMR | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Baracoa Airport | SKMG | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Rafael Nuñez International Airport | SKCG | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Juan H White Airport | SKCU | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Coveñas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 31 ft field elevation of Coveñas Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 60 airports and airfields we list for Colombia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Coveñas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Coveñas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Coveñas Airport is SKCV, and its IATA code is CVE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Coveñas Airport above sea level?
Coveñas Airport sits at an elevation of 31 feet (9 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Coveñas Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.4009, -75.6913 — in Coveñas, Sucre Department, Colombia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Las Brujas Airport, about 45 km away.
Does SKCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SKCV appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Coveñas Airport?
Coveñas Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 4,396 ft (1340 m) with a ASP surface.