Caicara del Orinoco Airport (SVCD)
Medium airport · Bolívar State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Caicara del Orinoco Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCD |
| IATA | CXA |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°37'32" W 66°9'46" 7.62551, -66.16280 |
| Location | Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,920 ft (1500 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Caicara del Orinoco Airport at a glance
Caicara del Orinoco Airport is a medium airport in Bolívar State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CXA. The field elevation of 141 ft (43 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCD 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, 11/29, offers 4,920 ft (1500 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCD 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 Caicara del Orinoco Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport | SVSR | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Valle de La Pascua Airport | SVVP | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Calabozo Airport | SVCL | 200 km (108 NM) |
| German Olano Airport | SKPC | 217 km (117 NM) |
| San Tomé Airport | SVST | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caicara del Orinoco Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 141 ft field elevation of Caicara del Orinoco 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 Caicara del Orinoco Airport
What is the ICAO code of Caicara del Orinoco Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caicara del Orinoco Airport is SVCD, and its IATA code is CXA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Caicara del Orinoco Airport above sea level?
Caicara del Orinoco Airport sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caicara del Orinoco Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.6255, -66.1628 — in Bolívar State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport, about 144 km away.
Does SVCD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCD 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 Caicara del Orinoco Airport?
Caicara del Orinoco Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,920 ft (1500 m) with a ASP surface.