Canaima Airport (SVCN)
Medium airport · Canaima, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Canaima Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCN |
| IATA | CAJ |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°13'55" W 62°51'17" 6.23199, -62.85485 |
| Location | Canaima, Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,070 ft (2155 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Canaima Airport at a glance
Canaima Airport is a medium airport in Canaima, Bolívar State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CAJ. The field elevation of 1,450 ft (442 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCN are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,070 ft (2155 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCN 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 Canaima Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Airport | SVED | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Tumeremo Airport | SVTM | 185 km (100 NM) |
| General Tomas de Heres Airport | SVCB | 223 km (120 NM) |
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | SVPR | 229 km (124 NM) |
| Santa Elena de Uairén Airport | SVSE | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Canaima Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,450 ft field elevation of Canaima 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 Canaima Airport
What is the ICAO code of Canaima Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Canaima Airport is SVCN, and its IATA code is CAJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Canaima Airport above sea level?
Canaima Airport sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Canaima Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.2320, -62.8548 — in Canaima, Bolívar State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Dorado Airport, about 145 km away.
Does SVCN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCN 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 Canaima Airport?
Canaima Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,070 ft (2155 m) with a ASP surface.