Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (SVVL)
Medium airport · Valera, Trujillo State, Venezuela
Airport data
| Name | Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | SVVL |
| IATA | VLV |
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 9°20'26" W 70°35'3" 9.34048, -70.58406 |
| Location | Valera, Trujillo State, Venezuela |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,791 ft (2070 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport at a glance
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is a medium airport in Valera, Trujillo State, Venezuela, known to airline systems as VLV. The field elevation of 2,060 ft (628 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at SVVL 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, 03/21, offers 6,791 ft (2070 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for SVVL 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barinas Airport | SVBI | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Guanare Airport | SVGU | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Alberto Carnevalli Airport | SVMD | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | SVVG | 144 km (78 NM) |
| Oswaldo Guevara Mujica Airport | SVAC | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,060 ft field elevation of Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is SVVL, and its IATA code is VLV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport above sea level?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet (628 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport located?
The airport lies at 9.3405, -70.5841 — in Valera, Trujillo State, Venezuela, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Barinas Airport, about 90 km away.
Does SVVL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for SVVL 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,791 ft (2070 m) with a ASP surface.