Antonio José de Sucre Airport (SVCU)
Medium airport · Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Antonio José de Sucre Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCU |
| IATA | CUM |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°27'1" W 64°7'50" 10.45033, -64.13047 |
| Location | Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Antonio José de Sucre Airport at a glance
Antonio José de Sucre Airport is a medium airport in Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as CUM. The field elevation of 14 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCU 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, 08/26, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCU 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 Antonio José de Sucre 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 | 54 km (29 NM) |
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | SVBC | 72 km (39 NM) |
| General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | SVCP | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Anaco Airport | SVAN | 119 km (64 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Antonio José de Sucre Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 14 ft field elevation of Antonio José de Sucre 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 Antonio José de Sucre Airport
What is the ICAO code of Antonio José de Sucre Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Antonio José de Sucre Airport is SVCU, and its IATA code is CUM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Antonio José de Sucre Airport above sea level?
Antonio José de Sucre Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Antonio José de Sucre Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.4503, -64.1305 — in Cumaná, Sucre State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport, about 54 km away.
Does SVCU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCU 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 Antonio José de Sucre Airport?
Antonio José de Sucre Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.