El Libertador Airbase (SVBL)
Medium airport · Aragua State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | El Libertador Airbase |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVBL |
| Elevation | 1,450 ft (442 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°11'0" W 67°33'26" 10.18337, -67.55732 |
| Location | Aragua State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,400 ft (3170 m) | 157 ft | CON | Yes |
El Libertador Airbase at a glance
El Libertador Airbase is a medium airport in Aragua State, Venezuela. The field elevation of 1,450 ft (442 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVBL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 10,400 ft (3170 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVBL 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 El Libertador Airbase
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport | SVBS | 13 km (7 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | SVVA | 41 km (22 NM) |
| General Bartolome Salom International Airport | SVPC | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | SVMI | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for El Libertador Airbase
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,450 ft field elevation of El Libertador Airbase 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 El Libertador Airbase
What is the ICAO code of El Libertador Airbase?
The ICAO identifier of El Libertador Airbase is SVBL, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is El Libertador Airbase above sea level?
El Libertador Airbase sits at an elevation of 1,450 feet (442 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is El Libertador Airbase located?
The airport lies at 10.1834, -67.5573 — in Aragua State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport, about 13 km away.
Does SVBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVBL 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 El Libertador Airbase?
El Libertador Airbase has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,400 ft (3170 m) with a CON surface.