Pedernales Airport (PDZ)

Pedernales Airport (PDZ), designated by the ICAO as SVPE, is a vital domestic aviation facility located in the Delta Amacuro state of northeastern Venezuela. The airport serves the remote coastal village of Pedernales, situated on the estuary of the Caño Manamo River. Since the community has no paved road access to the mainland, the airport functions as a critical infrastructure link for the transport of essential supplies, medical evacuations, and local residents.

Facilities at the airport are extremely minimal and reflect its status as a remote regional airfield. The passenger terminal consists of a single, functional structure that provides a sheltered waiting area and basic processing space for travelers. There are no on-site commercial amenities such as retail shops, full-service restaurants, or luxury lounges, and the facility is typically unattended by permanent staff outside of scheduled charter operations. Travelers are strongly advised to be completely self-sufficient and to handle all logistical needs in the village center prior to arrival.

The airfield features a single 4,199-foot (1,280m) asphalt runway (09/27) situated at an elevation of just 7 feet above sea level. Operations are restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR), as the field is not equipped with nighttime runway lighting or modern instrument approach systems. Ground transportation to the village of Pedernales, located approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) to the southwest, is informal and typically managed via local small boats or private vehicle arrangements.