Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (SVSO)
Medium airport · Santo Domingo, Táchira State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVSO |
| IATA | STD |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 7°33'55" W 72°2'6" 7.56538, -72.03510 |
| Location | Santo Domingo, Táchira State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,990 ft (3045 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport at a glance
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport is a medium airport in Santo Domingo, Táchira State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as STD. The field elevation of 1,083 ft (330 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVSO 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 9,990 ft (3045 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVSO 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 Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport | SVSA | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 66 km (36 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | SVVG | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,083 ft field elevation of Mayor Buenaventura Vivas 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 Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport is SVSO, and its IATA code is STD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport above sea level?
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,083 feet (330 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport located?
The airport lies at 7.5654, -72.0351 — in Santo Domingo, Táchira State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paramillo Airport, about 32 km away.
Does SVSO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVSO 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 Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport?
Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,990 ft (3045 m) with a ASP surface.