Barinas Airport (SVBI)
Medium airport · Barinas, Barinas State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Barinas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVBI |
| IATA | BNS |
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°36'54" W 70°12'51" 8.61500, -70.21417 |
| Location | Barinas, Barinas State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,940 ft (1201 m) | 130 ft | ASP | No |
| 13/31 | 6,560 ft (1999 m) | 135 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barinas Airport at a glance
Barinas Airport is a medium airport in Barinas, Barinas State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as BNS. The field elevation of 615 ft (187 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVBI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 6,560 ft (1999 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVBI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Barinas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guanare Airport | SVGU | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | SVVL | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | SVMD | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Palmarito Airport | SVPT | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Oswaldo Guevara Mujica Airport | SVAC | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barinas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 615 ft field elevation of Barinas Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 50 airports and airfields we list for Venezuela — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Barinas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barinas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barinas Airport is SVBI, and its IATA code is BNS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barinas Airport above sea level?
Barinas Airport sits at an elevation of 615 feet (187 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barinas Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.6150, -70.2142 — in Barinas, Barinas State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guanare Airport, about 68 km away.
Does SVBI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVBI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Barinas Airport?
Barinas Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,560 ft (1999 m) with a ASP surface.