Mapire Airport

Venezuela

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Mapire Airport

—, Venezuela

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Remote airstrip serving the Orinoco region of Venezuela.

Location

Mapire, Venezuela

Mapire Airport (ICAO: SVME) is a small general aviation airstrip located in Mapire, a town in the Anzoátegui state of Venezuela, situated along the Orinoco River. The airport serves as a vital link for this remote community, which has limited road connectivity to larger urban centers. The facility primarily supports light aircraft operations and serves local transportation needs, including cargo and passenger movements in the broader Llanos and Orinoco Delta region. It is not served by scheduled commercial airline services and lacks an IATA code, reflecting its status as a minor airfield.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from Mapire Airport is limited to local road access within the town, with river transport on the Orinoco serving as an important supplement.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Mapire Airport; it serves general aviation and occasional charter flights.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is SVME; no IATA code has been assigned.
›Located in Anzoátegui state along the Orinoco River in Venezuela.
›Primarily serves general aviation and light aircraft operations.
›The remote location makes air access critical for the local community.
›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airstrip.

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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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.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 Orinoco river wilderness and frontier life

Mapire Airport (SVME) is a small regional airstrip serving the town of Mapire in Anzoátegui state, Venezuela, situated near the Orinoco River. It functions as a vital access point for a sparsely populated area where air travel is often the most practical means of reaching the outside world. The airport supports light aircraft operations connecting this remote community to larger Venezuelan cities.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A basic single-room facility handling limited scheduled and charter light aircraft arrivals and departures.

Ground Transport

Local taxis and informal car hire available near the airstrip
Private vehicle arrangements through local contacts or lodges
River boat transfers for destinations along the Orinoco

Nearby Hotels

Local guesthouses in Mapire town
Community posadas along the Orinoco riverside

Dining

There are no formal dining facilities inside the airport. Visitors will find small local restaurants and food stalls in Mapire town offering traditional Venezuelan cuisine such as arepas, grilled fish from the Orinoco, and hearty stews. It is advisable to carry snacks and water when travelling through this remote region.

Traveller Tips

Confirm flights well in advance as schedules are irregular and subject to change.
Carry sufficient local currency (bolívares) as ATMs and card facilities are extremely limited in Mapire.
Arrange ground or river transport ahead of arrival, as options on-site are very limited.
Pack insect repellent and sun protection, as the area is hot, humid, and mosquito-prone.

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