General Tomas de Heres Airport (SVCB)
Medium airport · Ciudad Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | General Tomas de Heres Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCB |
| IATA | CBL |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°7'20" W 63°32'13" 8.12216, -63.53696 |
| Location | Ciudad Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,527 ft (1685 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Tomas de Heres Airport at a glance
General Tomas de Heres Airport is a medium airport in Ciudad Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CBL. The field elevation of 197 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCB 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, 07/25, offers 5,527 ft (1685 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCB 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 General Tomas de Heres Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | SVPR | 87 km (47 NM) |
| San Tomé Airport | SVST | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Anaco Airport | SVAN | 178 km (96 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Tucupita Airport | SVTC | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Tomas de Heres Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 197 ft field elevation of General Tomas de Heres 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 General Tomas de Heres Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Tomas de Heres Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Tomas de Heres Airport is SVCB, and its IATA code is CBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Tomas de Heres Airport above sea level?
General Tomas de Heres Airport sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Tomas de Heres Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.1222, -63.5370 — in Ciudad Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport, about 87 km away.
Does SVCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCB 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 General Tomas de Heres Airport?
General Tomas de Heres Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,527 ft (1685 m) with a ASP surface.