{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "Venezuela", "addressLocality": "Kavanay\u00e9n" }, "airlines": [ "Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF)", "Charter operators", "Private air taxi services" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "0 minutes" } ], "city": "Kavanay\u00e9n", "code": "KAV", "connection_tips": "Kavanayen Airport (KAV) is an exceptionally remote regional aviation facility located in the Gran Sabana region of southern Venezuela, serving the isolated indigenous mission village of Kavanay\u00e9n. Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Canaima National Park, the airport stands as a vital air link for this community, which is often difficult to reach by road due to the challenging terrain of the tepui plateaus. For travelers, the most critical tip is that KAV currently handles very limited and often sporadic scheduled traffic; most access is via private charters or regional air taxis originating from Ciudad Bol\u00edvar (CBL) or Santa Elena de Uair\u00e9n (SNV). Upon arrival at the Kavanayen airstrip, expect extremely basic infrastructure. The airfield features a single unpaved runway and lacks a formal terminal building, commercial dining, or retail services.\n\nTravelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. Ground transportation is highly informal, consisting primarily of local private vehicles or 4x4 trucks for transit into the village center, which is located just a short drive from the strip. Most visitors coordinate a pickup through their local indigenous host or a specialized eco-tour operator. Before traveling to this part of Venezuela, ensure you have all required regional permits and are prepared for the extreme isolation.\n\nThe regional climate is tropical and humid, with a significant rainy season from May to November that can lead to localized flight delays. Travelers should ensure they have sufficient US dollars in small, clean denominations, as card systems and ATMs are non-existent in this part of the country. When connecting back to a major city for an international flight, always allow for a multi-day buffer to account for the unpredictable nature of regional aviation. This is a true frontier location where local knowledge and preparedness are the keys to a successful connection.", "country": "Venezuela", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/ve.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Check latest schedules when connecting through Kavanayen Airport.", "Bring plenty of cash (USD) in small, clean bills; credit cards and ATMs do not work.", "Pack high-potency repellent for 'puri-puri' biting gnats common on the tepui plateau.", "Ensure you have all required regional permits before flying into Canaima National Park.", "Be prepared for multi-day weather groundings as the unpaved strip can become unusable." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Kavanayen+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "has_commercial_service": false, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES", "iataCode": "KAV", "icao": "SVKA", "international": false, "last_modified": "August 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": 5.593056, "layover_planner_info": "Kavanayen Airport (KAV) in Kavanay\u00e9n, Venezuela is a regional airport for South America, with Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF), Charter operators, and Private air taxi services serving the route pattern. Kavanayen Airport (KAV) is a critical regional aviation facility located in the isolated village of Kavanay\u00e9n, within the Bol\u00edvar State of Venezuela. Plan around 45 minutes domestic, 90 minutes domestic-to-international, 120 minutes international-to-international, and 0 minutes interline. Nearby alternatives for schedule recovery include CCS Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport, KTV Kamarata Airport, and WOK Wonken Airport.", "longitude": -61.763333, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 0, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "If you miss a connection at Kavanayen Airport (KAV) in Kavanay\u00e9n, Venezuela, contact Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF), Charter operators, and Private air taxi services or the handling desk immediately. This airport functions as a regional feeder, so the best recovery option is usually the next departure from Kavanay\u00e9n or a nearby airport. Kavanayen Airport (KAV) is an exceptionally remote regional aviation facility located in the Gran Sabana region of southern Venezuela, serving the isolated indigenous mission village of Kavanay\u00e9n. Backup routing may also use CCS Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport, KTV Kamarata Airport, and WOK Wonken Airport.", "name": "Kavanayen Airport", "noindex": true, "region": "South America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "CCS", "name": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport" }, { "code": "KTV", "name": "Kamarata Airport" }, { "code": "WOK", "name": "Wonken Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Kavanayen Airport (KAV) is a critical regional aviation facility located in the isolated village of Kavanay\u00e9n, within the Bol\u00edvar State of Venezuela. Situated on a dramatic tepui plateau in the heart of the Gran Sabana, the airport acts as a primary link for this remote community, where rugged terrain and undeveloped road networks make air travel the only reliable method of transport for people and essential goods. The terminal infrastructure is characteristically minimalist, consisting of a functional single-story building that provides basic shelter and processing for the missionary and charter flights that dominate the airfield's operations.\n\nThe technical infrastructure of the airport is uniquely tailored to the operations of small regional aircraft and emergency services. It features a single unpaved gravel runway (designated 16/34) that measures approximately 1,040 meters (3,412 feet) in length. At an elevation of approximately 1,189 meters (3,900 feet), the airfield is subject to the unique weather patterns of the High Savanna, requiring pilots to maintain high levels of situational awareness during arrivals and departures. As an uncontrolled regional facility, operations are conducted strictly during daylight hours under visual flight rules (VFR), and the airfield provides basic support for the active local missionary aviation community.\n\nPassenger amenities at Kavanayen Airport are fundamental and focused on essential comfort rather than commercial services. The 'terminal' area provides a shaded space for waiting and basic check-in formalities, but lacks the retail, dining, and financial services found at international hubs like Caracas. Arriving passengers are typically met by local residents or coordinate with missionary organizations for the short transfer to the village mission. Its strategic location serves as an important node for regional logistics and emergency medical evacuations, providing a rapid alternative to the multi-day overland journeys across the spectacular landscapes of the Canaima National Park interior.", "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SVKA" }