Airport
Uon Quen Airport (WOK)
Uon Quen Airport is a small gateway to the village of Uonquén in Venezuela's Bolívar state, within the Gran Sabana and Canaima National Park region. Plan onward travel by light aircraft or pre-arranged road transfer to Santa Elena de Uairén and surrounding Pemón communities.
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About Uon Quen Airport
Uon Quen Airport is a small domestic airstrip serving Uonquén, an indigenous Pemón village in the Gran Sabana area of Venezuela's Bolívar state, close to the border with Guyana. It functions as the local air gateway for a remote community within the wider Canaima National Park region.
The airport has a single grass runway at an elevation of about 860 metres and mainly handles light aircraft and small domestic services. Because of its remote setting, scheduled commercial traffic is limited, and most flights connect Uonquén with nearby regional points such as Santa Elena de Uairén and Canaima.
Located directly beside the village, the airport is only a short distance from local homes and community facilities. The nearest town with more developed services, Santa Elena de Uairén, lies roughly 80 km to the northwest, while road access through the Gran Sabana is limited and conditions vary.
Travelers visiting the region should arrange onward transport in advance, whether by light aircraft connection, pre-arranged vehicle or organized road transfer. Despite its basic infrastructure, the airport remains an important link for residents and visitors travelling to this remote part of southeastern Venezuela.
Terminal Overview
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Uon Quen Airport operates as a small airstrip with a single grass runway and a basic passenger area serving the village of Uonquén. It does not have separate domestic or international terminal buildings.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Uon Quen Airport
Transfers
Arrange private transfers from Uon Quen Airport to Uonquén village, nearby Pemón communities, lodges and onward destinations across the Gran Sabana.
Hourly Chauffeur
Book a driver by the hour for flexible travel from the airport around the Gran Sabana, Santa Elena de Uairén and surrounding tepui areas.
Car Rental
Rent a vehicle in a larger hub such as Santa Elena de Uairén for independent travel to Uonquén and across the Gran Sabana.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or 4x4 group transfers between Uon Quen Airport, village communities, lodges and expedition or event sites in the region.
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