La Fria Airport (SVLF)
Medium airport · Táchira State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | La Fria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVLF |
| IATA | LFR |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°14'21" W 72°16'16" 8.23917, -72.27103 |
| Location | Táchira State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,643 ft (2025 m) | 190 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | — | — | UNK | No |
La Fria Airport at a glance
La Fria Airport is a medium airport in Táchira State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as LFR. The field elevation of 305 ft (93 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVLF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 6,643 ft (2025 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVLF 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 La Fria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | SVVG | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 79 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Fria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 305 ft field elevation of La Fria 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 La Fria Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Fria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Fria Airport is SVLF, and its IATA code is LFR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Fria Airport above sea level?
La Fria Airport sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Fria Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.2392, -72.2710 — in Táchira State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camilo Daza International Airport, about 44 km away.
Does SVLF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVLF 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 La Fria Airport?
La Fria Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 6,643 ft (2025 m) with a ASP surface.