Calabozo Airport (SVCL)
Medium airport · Guarico, Guárico State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Calabozo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCL |
| IATA | CLZ |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°55'29" W 67°25'2" 8.92466, -67.41709 |
| Location | Guarico, Guárico State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,790 ft (1460 m) | 115 ft | ASP | No |
Calabozo Airport at a glance
Calabozo Airport is a medium airport in Guarico, Guárico State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CLZ. The field elevation of 328 ft (100 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCL 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 4,790 ft (1460 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 SVCL 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 Calabozo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 109 km (59 NM) |
| San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport | SVSR | 116 km (63 NM) |
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | SVVA | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport | SVBS | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Calabozo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 328 ft field elevation of Calabozo 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 Calabozo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Calabozo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Calabozo Airport is SVCL, and its IATA code is CLZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Calabozo Airport above sea level?
Calabozo Airport sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Calabozo Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.9247, -67.4171 — in Guarico, Guárico State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is San Juan de Los Morros Airport, about 109 km away.
Does SVCL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCL 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 Calabozo Airport?
Calabozo Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 4,790 ft (1460 m) with a ASP surface.