# Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV)

> Santa Elena de Uairén, VE · IATA: SNV · ICAO: SVSE · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SNV` |
| ICAO | `SVSE` |
| City | Santa Elena de Uairén |
| Country | VE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 896 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 4.55470, -61.14523 |

## Description

Few Venezuelan airports feel as remote as Santa Elena de Uairén (SNV), set near the Brazilian border at Pacaraima in southern Bolívar state. At around 900 metres it serves tourism and supply flights into the Gran Sabana highlands and the Roraima tepui country. No air cargo handling exists here; goods arrive overland on Troncal 10 from Brazil or from the industrial centre of Puerto Ordaz (PZO). For forwarders, SNV is a border and resupply point rather than a freight station.

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