Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport — San Antonio del Tachira, Venezuela

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Searching for an airport code near San Antonio del Tachira? Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport is identified as SVZ (ICAO: SVSA).

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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
17/356135 ft (1870 m)131 ft (40 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.9 MHz
TWRTWR118.5 MHz

Airports near Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ)

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.