Cacique Aramare Airport (SVPA)
Medium airport · Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Cacique Aramare Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVPA |
| IATA | PYH |
| Elevation | 245 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 5°37'12" W 67°36'22" 5.61999, -67.60610 |
| Location | Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,272 ft (2521 m) | 140 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cacique Aramare Airport at a glance
Cacique Aramare Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as PYH. The field elevation of 245 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVPA 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, 04/22, offers 8,272 ft (2521 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVPA 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 Cacique Aramare Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| German Olano Airport | SKPC | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Marandúa Air Base | SKUA | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Obando Cesar Gaviria Trujillo Airport | SKPD | 199 km (107 NM) |
| San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport | SVSR | 252 km (136 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 263 km (142 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cacique Aramare Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 245 ft field elevation of Cacique Aramare 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 Cacique Aramare Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cacique Aramare Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cacique Aramare Airport is SVPA, and its IATA code is PYH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cacique Aramare Airport above sea level?
Cacique Aramare Airport sits at an elevation of 245 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cacique Aramare Airport located?
The airport lies at 5.6200, -67.6061 — in Puerto Ayacucho, Amazonas State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is German Olano Airport, about 64 km away.
Does SVPA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVPA 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 Cacique Aramare Airport?
Cacique Aramare Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,272 ft (2521 m) with a ASP surface.