Guanare Airport — Guanare, Venezuela
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereGuanare Airport in Guanare uses the IATA code GUQ, with SVGU as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from GUQ
Guanare Airport
GUQ is Guanare Airport, serving Guanare, the capital of Portuguesa State in western Venezuela. Guanare sits within Venezuela's agricultural plains region known as Los Llanos, and the airport historically supported domestic flights connecting the city to Caracas and other regional centers. The city is also notable as a significant Catholic pilgrimage site, home to the Basilica of Our Lady of Coromoto, Venezuela's patron saint, which has drawn visitors from across the country. Like many regional Venezuelan airports, GUQ has experienced reduced scheduled commercial service in recent years amid broader economic and aviation sector challenges affecting the country.
Runways at Guanare Airport (GUQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5905 ft (1800 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Guanare Airport (GUQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.4 MHz |
Airports near Guanare Airport (GUQ)
- Barinas Airport (BNS) — 68.1 km (42.3 mi)
- Oswaldo Guevara Mujica Airport (AGV) — 81.5 km (50.6 mi)
- Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) — 97.4 km (60.5 mi)
- Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM) — 121.0 km (75.2 mi)
- Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) — 162.2 km (100.8 mi)
- Palmarito Airport (PTM) — 167.9 km (104.3 mi)
- Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) — 177.2 km (110.1 mi)
- Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) — 215.4 km (133.8 mi)
GUQ serves Guanare, home to Venezuela's national Marian shrine at the Basilica of Coromoto; searchers should verify current flight schedules given reduced regional air service.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Guanare Airport?
The IATA code for Guanare Airport is GUQ.
What is the ICAO code for Guanare Airport?
The ICAO code for Guanare Airport is SVGU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.