Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport (SVCS)
Medium airport · Charallave, Miranda State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVCS |
| Elevation | 2,145 ft (654 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°17'13" W 66°48'57" 10.28687, -66.81585 |
| Location | Charallave, Miranda State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport at a glance
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport is a medium airport in Charallave, Miranda State, Venezuela. The field elevation of 2,145 ft (654 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVCS 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, 10/28, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVCS 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 Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitano International Airport | SVMP | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base | SVFM | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | SVMI | 40 km (22 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 75 km (41 NM) |
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,145 ft field elevation of Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International 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 Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport is SVCS, 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 Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport above sea level?
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,145 feet (654 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.2869, -66.8158 — in Charallave, Miranda State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Metropolitano International Airport, about 17 km away.
Does SVCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVCS 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 Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport?
Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.