Elorza Airport (SVEZ)
Medium airport · Apure State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Elorza Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVEZ |
| IATA | EOZ |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°3'35" W 69°29'48" 7.05968, -69.49670 |
| Location | Apure State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Elorza Airport at a glance
Elorza Airport is a medium airport in Apure State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as EOZ. The field elevation of 295 ft (90 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVEZ 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, 07/25, offers 3,937 ft (1200 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVEZ 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 Elorza Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmarito Airport | SVPT | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Santiago Perez Airport | SKUC | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Guasdualito Airport | SVGD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Barinas Airport | SVBI | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Marandúa Air Base | SKUA | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elorza Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 295 ft field elevation of Elorza 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 Elorza Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elorza Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elorza Airport is SVEZ, and its IATA code is EOZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elorza Airport above sea level?
Elorza Airport sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elorza Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.0597, -69.4967 — in Apure State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Palmarito Airport, about 94 km away.
Does SVEZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVEZ 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 Elorza Airport?
Elorza Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,937 ft (1200 m) with a ASP surface.