Caicara del Orinoco Airport — , Venezuela
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Distance & flight time from CXA
Caicara del Orinoco Airport
Caicara del Orinoco Airport, coded CXA, provides air access to a river town in Venezuela's Bolívar state that sits along the northern bank of the Orinoco itself. Long before roads reliably connected the interior to the coast, river ports like this one served as vital links for trade heading toward mining and cattle regions further south, and the airstrip continues that tradition in miniature by offering light aircraft service where overland travel remains slow. Facilities stay basic, reflecting the town's modest size, and traffic through CXA leans toward domestic charter flights rather than any scheduled commercial airline presence.
Runways at Caicara del Orinoco Airport (CXA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4920 ft (1500 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Caicara del Orinoco Airport (CXA)
No published frequency data for this airport.
Airports near Caicara del Orinoco Airport (CXA)
- San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport (SFD) — 144.0 km (89.5 mi)
- Valle de La Pascua Airport (VDP) — 178.5 km (110.9 mi)
- Calabozo Airport (CLZ) — 199.8 km (124.1 mi)
- German Olano Airport (PCR) — 217.3 km (135.0 mi)
- San Tomé Airport (SOM) — 265.6 km (165.0 mi)
- Anaco Airport (AAO) — 273.7 km (170.1 mi)
- Cacique Aramare Airport (PYH) — 274.1 km (170.3 mi)
- General Tomas de Heres Airport (CBL) — 294.5 km (183.0 mi)
CXA serves the Orinoco River town of Caicara in Bolívar state, Venezuela, functioning mainly as a small charter airstrip rather than a scheduled airline destination.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Caicara del Orinoco Airport?
The IATA code for Caicara del Orinoco Airport is CXA.
What is the ICAO code for Caicara del Orinoco Airport?
The ICAO code for Caicara del Orinoco Airport is SVCD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.