Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport — San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela
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Distance & flight time from SVZ
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport
Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) serves San Antonio del Táchira, a Venezuelan border city adjacent to Colombia, making it a strategically located gateway for cross-border trade and travel in the Andean region. Named after a historical Venezuelan president from Táchira state, the airport has experienced fluctuating activity levels amid Venezuela's broader economic and political instability, which has affected international carrier operations nationwide. SVZ handles domestic flights connecting to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities, alongside occasional cross-border traffic. The surrounding Táchira region is known for its mountainous coffee-growing landscape and close cultural ties to neighboring Colombia. The airport remains an important, if constrained, transportation link for this frontier zone.
Runways at Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6135 ft (1870 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)
- Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) — 12.5 km (7.8 mi)
- Paramillo Airport (SCI) — 26.5 km (16.5 mi)
- La Fria Airport (LFR) — 48.0 km (29.8 mi)
- Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) — 54.1 km (33.6 mi)
- Aguas Claras Airport (OCV) — 114.0 km (70.8 mi)
- Palonegro Airport (BGA) — 114.3 km (71.0 mi)
- Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) — 121.3 km (75.4 mi)
- Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB) — 137.4 km (85.4 mi)
SVZ, Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport in San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela, serves the Colombian border region amid the country's fluctuating aviation and economic conditions.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport?
The IATA code for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport is SVZ.
What is the ICAO code for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport?
The ICAO code for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport is SVSA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.