Tucupita Airport (SVTC)
Medium airport · Tucupita, Delta Amacuro State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Tucupita Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVTC |
| IATA | TUV |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°5'20" W 62°5'39" 9.08899, -62.09417 |
| Location | Tucupita, Delta Amacuro State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,512 ft (1680 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Tucupita Airport at a glance
Tucupita Airport is a medium airport in Tucupita, Delta Amacuro State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as TUV. The field elevation of 16 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVTC 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, 07/25, offers 5,512 ft (1680 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVTC 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 Tucupita Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | SVPR | 115 km (62 NM) |
| José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | SVMT | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Guiria Airport | SVGI | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Piarco International Airport | TTPP | 187 km (101 NM) |
| General Tomas de Heres Airport | SVCB | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tucupita Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 16 ft field elevation of Tucupita 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 Tucupita Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tucupita Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tucupita Airport is SVTC, and its IATA code is TUV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tucupita Airport above sea level?
Tucupita Airport sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tucupita Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.0890, -62.0942 — in Tucupita, Delta Amacuro State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport, about 115 km away.
Does SVTC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVTC 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 Tucupita Airport?
Tucupita Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,512 ft (1680 m) with a ASP surface.