La Chinita International Airport (SVMC)
Large airport · Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | La Chinita International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVMC |
| IATA | MAR |
| Elevation | 239 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°33'27" W 71°43'46" 10.55754, -71.72931 |
| Location | Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 98 ft | PEM | Yes |
La Chinita International Airport at a glance
La Chinita International Airport is a large airport in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as MAR. The field elevation of 239 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVMC 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 — 03L/21R — offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVMC 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 La Chinita International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Isaac Airport | SKLM | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport | SKVP | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Almirante Padilla Airport | SKRH | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | SVSZ | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | SVVL | 185 km (100 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for La Chinita International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 239 ft field elevation of La Chinita 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 La Chinita International Airport
What is the ICAO code of La Chinita International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of La Chinita International Airport is SVMC, and its IATA code is MAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is La Chinita International Airport above sea level?
La Chinita International Airport sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is La Chinita International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.5575, -71.7293 — in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jorge Isaac Airport, about 112 km away.
Does SVMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVMC 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 La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a PEM surface.