Santa Elena de Uairén Airport — Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela

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Searching for an airport code near Santa Elena de Uairén? Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is identified as SNV (ICAO: SVSE).

Distance & flight time from SNV

Santa Elena de Uairén Airport

Santa Elena de Uairén Airport, coded SNV, serves the town of Santa Elena de Uairén in southeastern Venezuela, near the tripoint border with Brazil and Guyana. This remote frontier town sits close to Canaima National Park, home to the towering tepui plateaus and Angel Falls, the world's tallest waterfall, making SNV a gateway for adventurous travelers exploring the region's dramatic tabletop mountains. The airport also supports cross-border trade and travel given its proximity to the Brazilian border town of Pacaraima. Limited infrastructure and Venezuela's broader economic challenges have affected regular service over the years, but SNV remains a vital link for this isolated but geologically spectacular corner of the country.

Runways at Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
11/295445 ft (1660 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
LDPLa Divina Pastora117.7 MHz

Airports near Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (SNV)

SNV, Santa Elena de Uairén Airport, provides access near Venezuela's Brazil-Guyana tripoint to Canaima National Park's tepuis and Angel Falls, serving this remote frontier gateway town.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?

The IATA code for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is SNV.

What is the ICAO code for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport?

The ICAO code for Santa Elena de Uairén Airport is SVSE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.