San Tomé Airport (SOM): Codes, Runways & Location
San Tomé Airport (IATA: SOM · ICAO: SVST) is a medium-sized airport serving El Tigre, Venezuela. It lies at 8.9451° N, 64.1511° W, 861 ft (262 m) above sea level.
Overview of San Tomé Airport
San Tomé Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of El Tigre in Venezuela. It is identified by the IATA code SOM and the ICAO code SVST. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
San Tomé Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1920 m (6299 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 861 ft (262 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being El Tigre Airport (ELX) about 14 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,920 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Tomé Airport
Where is San Tomé Airport located?
San Tomé Airport is located in El Tigre, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 8.9451° N, 64.1511° W.
What is the airport code for San Tomé Airport?
San Tomé Airport has an IATA code of SOM and an ICAO code of SVST.
How long is the runway at San Tomé Airport?
San Tomé Airport's longest runway is about 1920 m (6299 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does San Tomé Airport have?
San Tomé Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is San Tomé Airport a major airport?
San Tomé Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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