Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (SVBS)
Medium airport · Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVBS |
| IATA | MYC |
| Elevation | 1,338 ft (408 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°14'60" W 67°38'58" 10.24998, -67.64942 |
| Location | Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,453 ft (1357 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
| 11/29 | 6,846 ft (2087 m) | 131 ft | ASP | Yes |
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport at a glance
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport is a medium airport in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as MYC. The field elevation of 1,338 ft (408 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVBS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11/29 — offers 6,846 ft (2087 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVBS 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 Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | SVVA | 33 km (18 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 48 km (26 NM) |
| General Bartolome Salom International Airport | SVPC | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | SVMI | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,338 ft field elevation of Escuela Mariscal Sucre 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 Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport
What is the ICAO code of Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport is SVBS, and its IATA code is MYC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport above sea level?
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport sits at an elevation of 1,338 feet (408 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.2500, -67.6494 — in Maracay, Aragua State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Libertador Airbase, about 13 km away.
Does SVBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVBS 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 Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport?
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,846 ft (2087 m) with a ASP surface.