El Dorado Airport (SVED)
Medium airport · Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | El Dorado Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVED |
| IATA | EOR |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 6°42'57" W 61°38'20" 6.71573, -61.63879 |
| Location | Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 125 ft | ASP | No |
El Dorado Airport at a glance
El Dorado Airport is a medium airport in Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as EOR. The field elevation of 318 ft (97 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVED 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, 08/26, offers 4,000 ft (1219 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVED 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 El Dorado Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tumeremo Airport | SVTM | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Canaima Airport | SVCN | 145 km (78 NM) |
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | SVPR | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Santa Elena de Uairén Airport | SVSE | 246 km (133 NM) |
| General Tomas de Heres Airport | SVCB | 261 km (141 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Dorado Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 318 ft field elevation of El Dorado 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 El Dorado Airport
What is the ICAO code of El Dorado Airport?
The ICAO identifier of El Dorado Airport is SVED, and its IATA code is EOR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Dorado Airport above sea level?
El Dorado Airport sits at an elevation of 318 feet (97 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Dorado Airport located?
The airport lies at 6.7157, -61.6388 — in Bolivar, Bolívar State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tumeremo Airport, about 61 km away.
Does SVED publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVED 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 El Dorado Airport?
El Dorado Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,000 ft (1219 m) with a ASP surface.