General Bartolome Salom International Airport (SVPC)
Medium airport · Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | General Bartolome Salom International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVPC |
| IATA | PBL |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°28'50" W 68°4'23" 10.48050, -68.07300 |
| Location | Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,970 ft (2124 m) | 145 ft | ASP | Yes |
General Bartolome Salom International Airport at a glance
General Bartolome Salom International Airport is a medium airport in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as PBL. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVPC 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 6,970 ft (2124 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 SVPC 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | SVVA | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport | SVBS | 53 km (29 NM) |
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport | SVSP | 78 km (42 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for General Bartolome Salom International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of General Bartolome Salom 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport
What is the ICAO code of General Bartolome Salom International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of General Bartolome Salom International Airport is SVPC, and its IATA code is PBL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is General Bartolome Salom International Airport above sea level?
General Bartolome Salom International Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is General Bartolome Salom International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.4805, -68.0730 — in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Arturo Michelena International Airport, about 40 km away.
Does SVPC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVPC 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 General Bartolome Salom International Airport?
General Bartolome Salom International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,970 ft (2124 m) with a ASP surface.