San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport — San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela

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San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport in San Fernando de Apure uses the IATA code SFD, with SVSR as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from SFD

San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport

San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport serves the city of San Fernando de Apure, capital of Apure state in the Venezuelan plains, or Llanos, region. This airport provides domestic connectivity linking the cattle-ranching and agricultural heartland of Apure to Caracas and other major Venezuelan cities. The Llanos region is characterized by vast, flat grasslands, seasonal flooding, and significant biodiversity, making the area important for both agriculture and ecotourism. SFD has experienced fluctuations in service levels amid Venezuela's broader economic and infrastructure challenges in recent years. The airport remains a key transportation node for a region otherwise reliant on lengthy road travel across the country's remote southern plains.

Runways at San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport (SFD)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/296420 ft (1957 m)160 ft (49 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport (SFD)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.9 MHz
TWRTWR118.15 MHz

Airports near San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport (SFD)

San Fernando de Apure Airport, SFD, serves Venezuela's Llanos plains region, connecting Apure state's ranching communities to Caracas amid ongoing infrastructure challenges.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport?

The IATA code for San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport is SFD.

What is the ICAO code for San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport?

The ICAO code for San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport is SVSR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.