Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela. Its IATA code is SNV and its ICAO code is SVSE. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,938 ft (896 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 5,445 ft (1,660 m) long. Local time follows the America/Caracas time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SNV
- ICAO code
- SVSE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,938 ft (896 m)
- Coordinates
- 4.5547, -61.1452
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,445 ft · 1,660 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | No |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Santa Elena de Uairén Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KAI Kaieteur Airport | Kaieteur Falls, Guyana | 196 km · 122 mi |
| BVB Atlas Brasil Cantanhede International Airport | Boa Vista, Brazil | 197 km · 122 mi |
| LTM Lethem Airport | Lethem, Guyana | 200 km · 124 mi |
| CAJ Canaima Airport | Canaima, Venezuela | 266 km · 165 mi |
| GEO Cheddi Jagan International Airport | Georgetown, Guyana | 386 km · 240 mi |
| OGL Eugene F. Correia International Airport | Ogle, Guyana | 419 km · 260 mi |
| PZO General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | Guyana City, Venezuela | 452 km · 281 mi |
| AGI Wageningen Airstrip | Wageningen, Suriname | 515 km · 320 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SNV. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRU São Paulo | 3,496 | 2,172 | 1,887 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 4,032 | 2,505 | 2,177 | View route |
| JFK New York | 4,207 | 2,614 | 2,271 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 4,429 | 2,752 | 2,391 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,734 | 4,184 | 3,636 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,619 | 4,734 | 4,114 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,732 | 4,804 | 4,175 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,180 | 5,083 | 4,417 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,663 | 6,005 | 5,218 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,170 | 6,319 | 5,491 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,413 | 7,713 | 6,702 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,229 | 8,842 | 7,683 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 15,047 | 9,350 | 8,125 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 15,050 | 9,351 | 8,126 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,345 | 9,535 | 8,286 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,238 | 11,333 | 9,848 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| LDP | La Divina Pastora | 117.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?
The IATA code of Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is SNV and its ICAO code is SVSE.
Where is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport located?
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is in Santa Elena de Uairén, Bolívar State, Venezuela, at 4.5547, -61.1452.
What time zone is Santa Elena de Uairén Airport in?
Santa Elena de Uairén Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Caracas. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 5,445 ft (1,660 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kaieteur Airport (KAI), about 196 km (122 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.