Palmarito Airport (SVPT)
Medium airport · Palmarito, Apure State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Palmarito Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVPT |
| IATA | PTM |
| Elevation | 347 ft (106 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°34'32" W 70°10'28" 7.57548, -70.17444 |
| Location | Palmarito, Apure State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,775 ft (1151 m) | 66 ft | ASP | No |
Palmarito Airport at a glance
Palmarito Airport is a medium airport in Palmarito, Apure State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as PTM. The field elevation of 347 ft (106 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVPT 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 3,775 ft (1151 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVPT 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 Palmarito Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guasdualito Airport | SVGD | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Santiago Perez Airport | SKUC | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Elorza Airport | SVEZ | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Barinas Airport | SVBI | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | SVMD | 156 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Palmarito Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 347 ft field elevation of Palmarito 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 Palmarito Airport
What is the ICAO code of Palmarito Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Palmarito Airport is SVPT, and its IATA code is PTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Palmarito Airport above sea level?
Palmarito Airport sits at an elevation of 347 feet (106 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Palmarito Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.5755, -70.1744 — in Palmarito, Apure State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guasdualito Airport, about 76 km away.
Does SVPT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVPT 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 Palmarito Airport?
Palmarito Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 3,775 ft (1151 m) with a ASP surface.