
Regional airport · Caracas, Venezuela
Caracas/Oscar Machado Zuloaga (Charallave)
- Elevation
- 2,145 ft
- Coordinates
- 10°17′N 66°49′W
- Local time
- America/Caracas
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Field information
SVCS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Caracas/Oscar Machado Zuloaga (Charallave) (SVCS/324) has one runway, 10/28, 6,562 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Operating hours: 1000-0200Z. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SVCS, 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
Charallave
Elevation
2,145 ft
Position
10.2869, -66.8158
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Operating hours
1000-0200Z
Runways · SVCS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at SVCS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Caracas/Oscar Machado Zuloaga (Charallave) (SVCS / 324) in Caracas, Venezuela, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SVCS 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 SVCS
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at SVCS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at SVCS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at SVCS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SVCS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to SVCS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SVCS: 10° 17′ 13″ N 66° 48′ 57″ W; elevation 2145 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Caracas
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Caracas. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SVCS.
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Cargo Operations at SVCS
Support for freighter operations into SVCS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where SVCS sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- SVPCPuerto Cabello/Gen Bartolome SalomPuerto Cabello, Venezuela75 NM279°→
- SVBCBarcelona/Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui IntlBarcelona, Venezuela126 NM095°→
- TNCBBonaire/Flamingo InternationalKralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands140 NM322°→
- SVSRSan Fernando De Apure/Las FlecherasSan Fernando De Apure, Venezuela149 NM195°→
Operating into SVCS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Caracas/Oscar Machado Zuloaga (Charallave) — one desk for the whole trip.