Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVSA)
Medium airport · San Antonio del Tachira, Táchira State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVSA |
| IATA | SVZ |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°50'27" W 72°26'24" 7.84081, -72.43988 |
| Location | San Antonio del Tachira, Táchira State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,135 ft (1870 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport at a glance
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport is a medium airport in San Antonio del Tachira, Táchira State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as SVZ. The field elevation of 1,312 ft (400 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVSA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 6,135 ft (1870 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVSA 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 Juan Vicente Gómez International 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 | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 26 km (14 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport | SVSO | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Aguas Claras Airport | SKOC | 114 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,312 ft field elevation of Juan Vicente Gómez International 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 Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport is SVSA, and its IATA code is SVZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport above sea level?
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet (400 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.8408, -72.4399 — in San Antonio del Tachira, Táchira State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Camilo Daza International Airport, about 12 km away.
Does SVSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVSA 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 Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport?
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,135 ft (1870 m) with a ASP surface.