San Tomé Airport (SVST)
Medium airport · El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | San Tomé Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVST |
| IATA | SOM |
| Elevation | 861 ft (262 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°56'43" W 64°9'4" 8.94515, -64.15108 |
| Location | El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,299 ft (1920 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
San Tomé Airport at a glance
San Tomé Airport is a medium airport in El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as SOM. The field elevation of 861 ft (262 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVST 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, 08/26, offers 6,299 ft (1920 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVST 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 San Tomé Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anaco Airport | SVAN | 64 km (35 NM) |
| General Tomas de Heres Airport | SVCB | 114 km (62 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 141 km (76 NM) |
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | SVBC | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | SVCU | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for San Tomé Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 861 ft field elevation of San Tomé 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 San Tomé Airport
What is the ICAO code of San Tomé Airport?
The ICAO identifier of San Tomé Airport is SVST, and its IATA code is SOM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is San Tomé Airport above sea level?
San Tomé Airport sits at an elevation of 861 feet (262 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is San Tomé Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.9451, -64.1511 — in El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Anaco Airport, about 64 km away.
Does SVST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVST 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 San Tomé Airport?
San Tomé Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,299 ft (1920 m) with a ASP surface.