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Canaima Airport (CAJ)

Canaima, Venezuela · medium airport · 6.232° -62.855° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCAJ
ICAO CodeSVCN
Typemedium airport
NameCanaima Airport
MunicipalityCanaima
CountryVenezuela
ContinentSA
Latitude6.232° N
Longitude-62.855° W
Elevation1450 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryVenezuela
ISO Code
RegionCanaima
Continent CodeSA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-4
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – October
Dry season in most of South America
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Dry: May–OctWet: Nov–Apr

✈ Airlines Serving CAJ

LA — LATAM AirlinesG3 — Gol AirlinesAR — Aerolíneas ArgentinasAV — Avianca

🌡 Climate — Tropical (6.2°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Canaima Airport (CAJ/SVCN) is a small domestic airstrip serving Canaima, a village on the edge of Canaima National Park in Bolívar State, Venezuela. It is the main aerial gateway for tours to Angel Falls and the park’s tepui landscapes, with a compact terminal and runway set beside Canaima Lagoon. The airport handles mostly charter and seasonal scheduled flights, so services and schedules can vary.

💡 Local Tip
Pack in a soft-sided bag and keep it light: onward flights to Angel Falls and nearby camps often use small aircraft with strict weight limits, and excess luggage may be left behind or charged extra.
🚖 Getting There

Canaima Airport is very close to Canaima village and the main lodges, and most arrivals are met by pre-arranged tour operator transfers. There is no reliable public transport or taxi rank, so book ground and boat transfers through your lodge or tour before arrival. If you are independent, confirm pickup details in advance and allow extra time for luggage handling and park formalities.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airport serves Canaima and Angel Falls?
A: Canaima Airport (CAJ/SVCN) serves the Canaima area and is the usual starting point for guided trips to Angel Falls and Canaima National Park.

Q: Which airlines and routes fly to Canaima Airport?
A: Service is mainly domestic charter and limited scheduled flights from cities such as Ciudad Bolívar, Puerto Ordaz, and Caracas; routes and operators change, so confirm with your tour operator or airline.

Q: What facilities are available at CAJ?
A: Expect a small, basic terminal with a waiting area and restrooms; food, ATMs, and full services are limited, so bring essentials and cash.

Q: How do I get from the airport to lodges or the falls?
A: Most travelers are met by their tour operator or lodge and transferred by foot, vehicle, or boat depending on the property; independent transfers are not widely available.

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