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Medium airportScheduled service

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

IATA VLVICAO SVVL🇻🇪 Valera
Coordinates
9.3405°N, 70.5841°W
Elevation
2,060 ft (628 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
VE-T
Time zone
Caracas(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
11.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:08
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:30

About 12h 37m 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 Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport

Colonel Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport, formerly known as Antonio Nicolas Briceno National Airport, is the main Trujillo state airport in the Venezuelan Andes, located on Avenida Principal La Hoyada in the municipality of Carvajal, just outside Valera. The airport is named for Antonio Nicolás Briceño, a lawyer and officer during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

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

Live weather

SVVL

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
03 / 21▸ displaced6,791 ft / 2,070 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.900 MHz
TWRVALERA TWR122.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SVVLSpecial useATZGND1500 ft MSL

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 Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?

The ICAO code for Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is SVVL, and its IATA code is VLV.

Where is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport located?

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is medium airport located in Valera, Venezuela, at an elevation of 2,060 ft (628 m).

How many runways does Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport have?

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 6,791 ft / 2,070 m.

Which airlines fly to Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?

Airlines historically serving Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport include Conviasa, Volotea Costa Rica (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport in?

Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is in the America/Caracas time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is approximately 11.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?

The nearest airport to Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is El Jabillal Airport (SVEJ), about 13.1 nm to the wnw, followed by El Cenizo Airport and Chinazón Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.