Paramillo Airport (SVPM)
Medium airport · San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Paramillo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVPM |
| IATA | SCI |
| Elevation | 3,313 ft (1010 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°48'5" W 72°12'10" 7.80139, -72.20278 |
| Location | San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 3,576 ft (1090 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
| H/ | — | — | ASP | No |
Paramillo Airport at a glance
Paramillo Airport is a medium airport in San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as SCI. The field elevation of 3,313 ft (1010 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVPM 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 — 02/20 — offers 3,576 ft (1090 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVPM 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 Paramillo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 37 km (20 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | SVVG | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paramillo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,313 ft field elevation of Paramillo 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 Paramillo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paramillo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paramillo Airport is SVPM, and its IATA code is SCI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paramillo Airport above sea level?
Paramillo Airport sits at an elevation of 3,313 feet (1010 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paramillo Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.8014, -72.2028 — in San Cristóbal, Táchira State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport, about 26 km away.
Does SVPM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVPM 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 Paramillo Airport?
Paramillo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 3,576 ft (1090 m) with a ASP surface.