Arturo Michelena International Airport (SVVA)
Large airport · Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Arturo Michelena International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVVA |
| IATA | VLN |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 10°8'59" W 67°55'42" 10.14973, -67.92840 |
| Location | Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Arturo Michelena International Airport at a glance
Arturo Michelena International Airport is a large airport in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as VLN. The field elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVVA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 10/28, offers 9,842 ft (3000 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 SVVA 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport | SVBS | 33 km (18 NM) |
| General Bartolome Salom International Airport | SVPC | 40 km (22 NM) |
| El Libertador Airbase | SVBL | 41 km (22 NM) |
| San Juan de Los Morros Airport | SVJM | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport | SVSP | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arturo Michelena International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,411 ft field elevation of Arturo Michelena 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arturo Michelena International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arturo Michelena International Airport is SVVA, and its IATA code is VLN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arturo Michelena International Airport above sea level?
Arturo Michelena International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet (430 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arturo Michelena International Airport located?
The airport lies at 10.1497, -67.9284 — in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport, about 33 km away.
Does SVVA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVVA 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport?
Arturo Michelena International Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.