Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base (SVFM)
Medium airport · Caracas, Miranda State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVFM |
| Elevation | 2,739 ft (835 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°29'6" W 66°50'37" 10.48503, -66.84351 |
| Location | Caracas, Miranda State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,475 ft (1974 m) | 140 ft | ASP | Yes |
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base at a glance
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base is a medium airport in Caracas, Miranda State, Venezuela. The field elevation of 2,739 ft (835 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVFM 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, 11/29, offers 6,475 ft (1974 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 SVFM 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 Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | SVMI | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport | SVCS | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Metropolitano International Airport | SVMP | 40 km (22 NM) |
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 85 km (46 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,739 ft field elevation of Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base 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 Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base is SVFM, 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 Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base above sea level?
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base sits at an elevation of 2,739 feet (835 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base located?
The airport lies at 10.4850, -66.8435 — in Caracas, Miranda State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport, about 21 km away.
Does SVFM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVFM 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 Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base?
Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda Air Base has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,475 ft (1974 m) with a ASP surface.