Hato Divina Pastora Airstrip

Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela

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Hato Divina Pastora Airstrip

Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela

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Small airstrip serving Venezuela's Gran Sabana frontier region.

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Santa Elena de Uairén, Venezuela

Hato Divina Pastora Airstrip is a small general aviation facility located near Santa Elena de Uairén, a town in Bolívar State, Venezuela, close to the border with Brazil. The airstrip serves the remote Gran Sabana region, supporting light aircraft operations for private, agricultural, and local transport purposes. Santa Elena de Uairén is a key border crossing point between Venezuela and Brazil, and the surrounding area is known for its tepuis and proximity to Canaima National Park. The airstrip complements the larger Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (IATA: SNV) in providing aviation access to this isolated region. As a small rural airstrip, Hato Divina Pastora lacks the commercial infrastructure of major airports and primarily serves as a landing area for light aircraft associated with the local hato (ranch) or surrounding operations.

Notable facts

›Located in Bolívar State near the Venezuelan-Brazilian border.
›Serves the remote Gran Sabana region of southern Venezuela.
›Primarily supports general aviation and light aircraft operations.
›Operates near the larger Santa Elena de Uairén Airport (ICAO: SVSE).
›The area is adjacent to Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Gateway to the Gran Sabana's ancient tepuis and boundless wilderness

Hato Divina Pastora Airstrip serves Santa Elena de Uairén, a small Venezuelan border town in Bolívar State adjacent to the Brazilian frontier. The airstrip functions primarily as a general aviation and charter facility, connecting this remote Gran Sabana community to other Venezuelan destinations. Its strategic location near Canaima National Park and the Roraima tepui makes it a key access point for ecotourism and indigenous community supply flights.

Terminals

Main Airstrip Terminal — A modest single-building facility handling general aviation, charter, and occasional regional traffic with basic passenger amenities.

Ground Transport

Taxis available at the airstrip for transfer to Santa Elena de Uairén town centre
Private vehicle hire arranged through local tour operators
4x4 jeep rentals for Gran Sabana excursions available in Santa Elena
Cross-border bus services to Boa Vista, Brazil accessible from town

Nearby Hotels

Hospedaje Ruta Canaima
Hotel Michelle Santa Elena
Posada Backpackers Santa Elena
Gran Sabana Camp Lodge

Dining

The airstrip itself offers minimal to no food service on-site, so travellers should plan meals in Santa Elena de Uairén town, a short drive away. The town centre has small local restaurants and areperas serving Venezuelan staples such as arepas, pabellón criollo, and fresh tropical juices. Brazilian cuisine influences are also present given the proximity to the border.

Traveller Tips

Carry sufficient Venezuelan bolívars and Brazilian reais as card payment infrastructure is extremely limited in this region.
Confirm all charter flight schedules directly with operators well in advance, as services are irregular and weather-dependent.
Bring insect repellent and sun protection — the Gran Sabana climate is intense and medical facilities are scarce.
Venezuelan entry and exit documentation should be in perfect order; the Brazilian border crossing is heavily monitored.

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