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Gateway to Venezuela's vast Llanos heartland.
Location
San Fernando de Apure, Venezuela
San Fernando de Apure Las Flecheras National Airport (IATA: SFD, ICAO: SVSR) serves San Fernando de Apure, the capital of Apure State in Venezuela's expansive Llanos region. The airport provides essential air connectivity for a city that is otherwise relatively isolated by its geography, surrounded by vast plains and rivers.
The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting San Fernando de Apure with Caracas and other Venezuelan cities. It plays a critical role in regional mobility given the limited road infrastructure and the seasonal flooding that can affect overland travel in the Llanos.
Terminals
The airport features a modest single terminal building suited to its regional domestic traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport into San Fernando de Apure city center is primarily available via taxis and informal transport options from the airport.
Airlines here
Rutaca Airlines and other Venezuelan domestic carriers have historically operated services to and from this airport.
Notable facts
- ›Serves San Fernando de Apure, the capital of Venezuela's Apure State.
- ›The airport is essential for connectivity during rainy season when roads can flood.
- ›Located in the Llanos, one of South America's largest tropical grassland regions.
- ›Primarily handles domestic Venezuelan routes.
- ›The airport's full name references Las Flecheras, a historic site near the city.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
