Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SVSE)
Medium airport · Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Santa Elena de Uairén Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVSE |
| IATA | SNV |
| Elevation | 2,938 ft (896 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 4°33'17" W 61°8'43" 4.55470, -61.14523 |
| Location | Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,445 ft (1660 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport at a glance
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is a medium airport in Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as SNV. The field elevation of 2,938 ft (896 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVSE 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, 11/29, offers 5,445 ft (1660 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVSE 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 Santa Elena de Uairén Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kaieteur Airport | SYKA | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport | SBBV | 197 km (106 NM) |
| Lethem Airport | SYLT | 200 km (108 NM) |
| El Dorado Airport | SVED | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Canaima Airport | SVCN | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,938 ft field elevation of Santa Elena de Uairén 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 Santa Elena de Uairén Airport
What is the ICAO code of Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is SVSE, and its IATA code is SNV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport above sea level?
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport sits at an elevation of 2,938 feet (896 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport located?
The airport lies at 4.5547, -61.1452 — in Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kaieteur Airport, about 196 km away.
Does SVSE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVSE 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 Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 5,445 ft (1660 m) with a ASP surface.