Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (SVVG)
Medium airport · El Vigía, Mérida State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVVG |
| IATA | VIG |
| Elevation | 250 ft (76 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°37'27" W 71°40'22" 8.62414, -71.67267 |
| Location | El Vigía, Mérida State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,645 ft (3245 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport at a glance
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport is a medium airport in El Vigía, Mérida State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as VIG. The field elevation of 250 ft (76 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVVG 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, 09/27, offers 10,645 ft (3245 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVVG 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 Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | SVSZ | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | SVMD | 56 km (30 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Paramillo Airport | SVPM | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Camilo Daza International Airport | SKCC | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 250 ft field elevation of Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso 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 Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport
What is the ICAO code of Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport is SVVG, and its IATA code is VIG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport above sea level?
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport sits at an elevation of 250 feet (76 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 Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6241, -71.6727 — in El Vigía, Mérida State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport, about 49 km away.
Does SVVG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVVG 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 Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport?
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,645 ft (3245 m) with a ASP surface.