Alberto Carnevalli Airport (SVMD)
Medium airport · Mérida, Mérida State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Alberto Carnevalli Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVMD |
| IATA | MRD |
| Elevation | 5,007 ft (1526 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 8°34'55" W 71°9'40" 8.58208, -71.16104 |
| Location | Mérida, Mérida State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,348 ft (1630 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Alberto Carnevalli Airport at a glance
Alberto Carnevalli Airport is a medium airport in Mérida, Mérida State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as MRD. The field elevation of 5,007 ft (1526 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVMD 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, 06/24, offers 5,348 ft (1630 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVMD 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | SVVG | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport | SVSZ | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Barinas Airport | SVBI | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | SVVL | 105 km (57 NM) |
| La Fria Airport | SVLF | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,007 ft field elevation of Alberto Carnevalli 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alberto Carnevalli Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alberto Carnevalli Airport is SVMD, and its IATA code is MRD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alberto Carnevalli Airport above sea level?
Alberto Carnevalli Airport sits at an elevation of 5,007 feet (1526 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alberto Carnevalli Airport located?
The airport lies at 8.5821, -71.1610 — in Mérida, Mérida State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport, about 56 km away.
Does SVMD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVMD 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 Alberto Carnevalli Airport?
Alberto Carnevalli Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,348 ft (1630 m) with a ASP surface.