Guanare Airport (SVGU)
Medium airport · Guanare, Portuguesa State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Guanare Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVGU |
| IATA | GUQ |
| Elevation | 606 ft (185 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°1'37" W 69°45'19" 9.02694, -69.75515 |
| Location | Guanare, Portuguesa State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,905 ft (1800 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Guanare Airport at a glance
Guanare Airport is a medium airport in Guanare, Portuguesa State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as GUQ. The field elevation of 606 ft (185 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVGU 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, 05/23, offers 5,905 ft (1800 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVGU 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 Guanare Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport | SVBI | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Oswaldo Guevara Mujica Airport | SVAC | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | SVVL | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | SVBM | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | SVMD | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Guanare Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 606 ft field elevation of Guanare 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 Guanare Airport
What is the ICAO code of Guanare Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Guanare Airport is SVGU, and its IATA code is GUQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Guanare Airport above sea level?
Guanare Airport sits at an elevation of 606 feet (185 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Guanare Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.0269, -69.7552 — in Guanare, Portuguesa State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barinas Airport, about 68 km away.
Does SVGU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVGU 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 Guanare Airport?
Guanare Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,905 ft (1800 m) with a ASP surface.