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Arturo Michelena International Airport

IATA VLNICAO SVVA🇻🇪 Valencia
Coordinates
10.1497°N, 67.9284°W
Elevation
1,411 ft (430 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
VE-G
Time zone
Caracas(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:18
Sunset
18:58
Civil dusk
19:21

About 12h 40m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Arturo Michelena International Airport

Arturo Michelena International Airport

Arturo Michelena International Airport is an airport serving the city of Valencia in Venezuela. The airport was named after painter Arturo Michelena, who was born in Valencia. It is a hub for Turpial Airlines and was once a secondary hub for Avior Airlines.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SVVA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 289,842 ft / 3,000 m164 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS127.800 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDOVALENCIA RDO132.000 MHz
TWRVALENCIA TWR118.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SVVAClass ECTRGND3200 ft MSL
SVVAClass EATZGND1500 ft MSL
SVR2531 -MILITARY OPERATIONS AREA (MOA)Special useRestrictedGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Venezuela airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Arturo Michelena International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Arturo Michelena International Airport?

The ICAO code for Arturo Michelena International Airport is SVVA, and its IATA code is VLN.

Where is Arturo Michelena International Airport located?

Arturo Michelena International Airport is large airport located in Valencia, Venezuela, at an elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m).

How many runways does Arturo Michelena International Airport have?

Arturo Michelena International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,842 ft / 3,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Arturo Michelena International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Arturo Michelena International Airport include Aero Lanka, Aserca Airlines, Copa Airlines, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), Myway Airlines, Virgin Pacific, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Arturo Michelena International Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Arturo Michelena International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Arturo Michelena International Airport in?

Arturo Michelena International Airport is in the America/Caracas time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Arturo Michelena International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Arturo Michelena International Airport is approximately 12.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Arturo Michelena International Airport?

The nearest airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport is Los Aguacates Airport (SVLW), about 7.4 nm to the sw, followed by San Francisco De Carabobo Airport and Tocuyito Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Arturo Michelena International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.