General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (SVCP)
Medium airport · Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | General Francisco Bermúdez Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCP |
| IATA | CUP |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°39'36" W 63°15'42" 10.66001, -63.26168 |
| Location | Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,611 ft (2015 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
General Francisco Bermúdez Airport at a glance
General Francisco Bermúdez Airport is a medium airport in Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CUP. The field elevation of 33 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCP 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, 17/35, offers 6,611 ft (2015 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCP 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 Francisco Bermúdez Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | SVMG | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | SVCU | 98 km (53 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Guiria Airport | SVGI | 104 km (56 NM) |
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | SVBC | 168 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Francisco Bermúdez Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 33 ft field elevation of General Francisco Bermúdez 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 Francisco Bermúdez Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Francisco Bermúdez Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Francisco Bermúdez Airport is SVCP, and its IATA code is CUP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Francisco Bermúdez Airport above sea level?
General Francisco Bermúdez Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Francisco Bermúdez Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.6600, -63.2617 — in Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport, about 82 km away.
Does SVCP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCP 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 Francisco Bermúdez Airport?
General Francisco Bermúdez Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,611 ft (2015 m) with a ASP surface.