San Tomé Airport is a medium-sized airport serving El Tigre, Venezuela. Its IATA code is SOM and its ICAO code is SVST. The airport lies at an elevation of 861 ft (262 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 08/26, 6,299 ft (1,920 m) long. Local time follows the America/Caracas time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SOM
- ICAO code
- SVST
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 861 ft (262 m)
- Coordinates
- 8.9452, -64.1511
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,299 ft · 1,920 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to San Tomé Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MUN José Tadeo Monagas International Airport | Maturín, Venezuela | 141 km · 88 mi |
| BLA General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | Barcelona, Venezuela | 143 km · 89 mi |
| CUM Antonio José de Sucre Airport | Cumaná, Venezuela | 167 km · 104 mi |
| PZO General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport | Guyana City, Venezuela | 169 km · 105 mi |
| ICC Andrés Miguel Salazar Marcano Airport | Isla de Coche, Venezuela | 206 km · 128 mi |
| CUP General Francisco Bermúdez Airport | Carúpano, Venezuela | 214 km · 133 mi |
| PMV Del Caribe Santiago Mariño International Airport | Isla Margarita, Venezuela | 220 km · 137 mi |
| CAJ Canaima Airport | Canaima, Venezuela | 334 km · 208 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SOM. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 3,442 | 2,139 | 1,858 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,650 | 2,268 | 1,971 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,931 | 2,443 | 2,123 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,081 | 2,536 | 2,204 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 6,178 | 3,839 | 3,336 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,425 | 4,614 | 4,009 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,568 | 4,703 | 4,086 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,014 | 4,980 | 4,327 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,592 | 5,960 | 5,179 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 10,682 | 6,637 | 5,768 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,449 | 7,736 | 6,722 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,126 | 8,777 | 7,627 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,467 | 8,989 | 7,812 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,564 | 9,049 | 7,864 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,463 | 9,608 | 8,349 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,273 | 11,354 | 9,866 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 118.850 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of San Tomé Airport?
The IATA code of San Tomé Airport is SOM and its ICAO code is SVST.
Where is San Tomé Airport located?
San Tomé Airport is in El Tigre, Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, at 8.9452, -64.1511.
What time zone is San Tomé Airport in?
San Tomé 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 San Tomé Airport?
The longest runway listed is 08/26, 6,299 ft (1,920 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to San Tomé Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is José Tadeo Monagas International Airport (MUN), about 141 km (88 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.