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Guiria Airport

Venezuela

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Guiria Airport

—, Venezuela
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Small Venezuelan gateway serving the Gulf of Paria coast.

Location
Güiria, Venezuela
Guiria Airport (IATA: GUI, ICAO: SVGI) is a small regional airport serving the town of Güiria in Sucre State, northeastern Venezuela. It sits near the Gulf of Paria, close to the border with Trinidad and Tobago, and serves as a modest air link for a remote coastal community. The airport handles limited domestic traffic and has historically supported connections to other Venezuelan regional destinations. Its remote location and small size mean that services are infrequent and subject to change based on airline schedules and economic conditions in Venezuela.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building appropriate for its low passenger volume.
Getting to & from
Ground access to Güiria town is primarily by road via local taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Regional Venezuelan carriers have operated limited scheduled services, though consistent airline operations have been irregular in recent years.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Sucre State in northeastern Venezuela near the Gulf of Paria.
  • ›Güiria is one of the easternmost towns in Venezuela, close to Trinidad and Tobago.
  • ›The airport supports a region historically linked to fishing and petroleum industries.
  • ›Services have been highly irregular due to Venezuela's broader aviation and economic challenges.
  • ›The town of Güiria also has ferry connections to Trinidad, complementing air travel options.
Wikipedia
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
Gateway to Venezuela's remote northeastern coast and Gulf of Paria

Guiria Airport (IATA: GUI) is a small regional airfield serving the town of Guiria in Sucre State, northeastern Venezuela, near the Gulf of Paria. It functions as a vital link for a coastal community with limited road connectivity, supporting both domestic travel and access to nearby fishing and petroleum-related activities. The airport operates on a modest scale typical of Venezuela's regional aviation network.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling limited domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for town transfers
  • Por puesto (shared minibus taxis) serving central Guiria
  • Private vehicle pickup arrangements
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Guiria
  • Posada local guesthouses in Guiria town center
Dining

Dining options inside the airport are extremely limited or unavailable; travellers should plan accordingly. The town of Guiria offers small local restaurants and food stalls serving traditional Venezuelan coastal cuisine, including fresh seafood dishes.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight schedules well in advance as services are infrequent and subject to change.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (bolivars) as ATM availability in Guiria is unreliable.
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and check-in procedures can be informal but time-sensitive.
  • Guiria serves as a departure point for ferry connections to Trinidad; verify current service availability before travel.

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Encyclopaedia

The Juan Manuel Valdez Airport or Güiria Airport, formerly known as Cristóbal Colón Airport, is an airport serving Güiria, in the state of Sucre in Venezuela.

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