
Regional airport · Barinas, Venezuela
Barinas/Luisa C
- Elevation
- 615 ft
- Coordinates
- 8°37′N 70°13′W
- Local time
- America/Caracas
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Field information
SVBI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Barinas/Luisa C (SVBI/BNS) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 6,560 ft (1,999 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: SR-0130Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SVBI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Caracas
Country
Venezuela
VE
Municipality
Barinas
Elevation
615 ft
Position
8.6150, -70.2142
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 6
Operating hours
SR-0130Z
Runways · SVBI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,560 ft (1,999 m) | 135 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 03/21 | 3,940 ft (1,201 m) | 130 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SVBI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Barinas/Luisa C (SVBI / BNS) in Barinas, Venezuela, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SVBI is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at SVBI
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Venezuela
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Venezuela. Applicable permit lead times for Venezuela are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Venezuela are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at SVBI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SVBI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SVBI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SVBI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SVBI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SVBI: 8° 36′ 54″ N 70° 12′ 51″ W; elevation 615 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Barinas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Barinas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SVBI.
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Cargo Operations at SVBI
Support for freighter operations into SVBI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SVBI sits in the network
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- SVVGEl Vigia/Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso IntlEl Vigia, Venezuela87 NM270°→
- SKUCArauca/Santiago Perez QuirozArauca, Colombia98 NM199°→
Operating into SVBI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Barinas/Luisa C — one desk for the whole trip.