Anaco Airport (SVAN)
Medium airport · Anaco, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Anaco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVAN |
| IATA | AAO |
| Elevation | 721 ft (220 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°25'49" W 64°28'15" 9.43023, -64.47073 |
| Location | Anaco, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,134 ft (1260 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Anaco Airport at a glance
Anaco Airport is a medium airport in Anaco, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as AAO. The field elevation of 721 ft (220 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVAN 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, 09/27, offers 4,134 ft (1260 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVAN 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 Anaco Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Tomé Airport | SVST | 64 km (35 NM) |
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | SVBC | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | SVCU | 119 km (64 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Valle de La Pascua Airport | SVVP | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anaco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 721 ft field elevation of Anaco 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 50 airports and airfields we list for Venezuela — 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 Anaco Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anaco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anaco Airport is SVAN, and its IATA code is AAO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anaco Airport above sea level?
Anaco Airport sits at an elevation of 721 feet (220 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anaco Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.4302, -64.4707 — in Anaco, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Tomé Airport, about 64 km away.
Does SVAN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVAN 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 Anaco Airport?
Anaco Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,134 ft (1260 m) with a ASP surface.