Canaima Airport — Canaima, Venezuela
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Canaima Airport (Canaima) is CAJ — its ICAO code is SVCN.
Distance & flight time from CAJ
Canaima Airport
Canaima Airport functions as the aerial doorway to one of South America's most striking wilderness areas, the tepui-studded national park of the same name in southeastern Venezuela. Most visitors arriving at CAJ are bound for Angel Falls, the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, reached afterward by boat along jungle rivers. The airstrip itself is basic, handling small propeller planes chartered or scheduled from cities like Ciudad Bolivar rather than jet traffic, and no year-round mass-tourism infrastructure surrounds it. Weather and river levels heavily influence flight schedules, since onward travel to the falls depends on navigable river levels. The lagoon-side setting, ringed by pink-sand beaches and thundering Hacha Falls, makes arrival at the airport itself part of the scenic experience for travelers.
Runways at Canaima Airport (CAJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7070 ft (2155 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Canaima Airport (CAJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| RDO | RDO | 131.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Canaima Airport (CAJ)
- El Dorado Airport (EOR) — 144.7 km (89.9 mi)
- Tumeremo Airport (TMO) — 185.0 km (115.0 mi)
- General Tomas de Heres Airport (CBL) — 223.2 km (138.7 mi)
- General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) — 228.9 km (142.2 mi)
- Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV) — 265.7 km (165.1 mi)
- Tucupita Airport (TUV) — 328.6 km (204.2 mi)
- San Tomé Airport (SOM) — 333.8 km (207.4 mi)
- Kaieteur Airport (KAI) — 390.4 km (242.6 mi)
Canaima Airport (CAJ) lies beside the Canaima Lagoon in Bolivar State at low elevation within a UNESCO-listed national park, and serves as the closest air access point to Angel Falls, roughly fifty kilometers to the southeast.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Canaima Airport?
The IATA code for Canaima Airport is CAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Canaima Airport?
The ICAO code for Canaima Airport is SVCN. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.