International hub · Maracaibo, Venezuela

Maracaibo/La Chinita International

SVMCMAR
Elevation
239 ft
Coordinates
10°33′N 71°44′W
Local time
America/Caracas

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Field information

SVMC runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Maracaibo/La Chinita International (SVMC/MAR) has 2 runways; the longest, 03L/21R, is 9,843 ft (3,000 m) of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SVMC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    America/Caracas

  • Country

    Venezuela

    VE

  • Municipality

    Maracaibo

  • Elevation

    239 ft

  • Position

    10.5575, -71.7293

  • Traffic level

    Medium

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SVMC

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03L/21R9,843 ft (3,000 m)148 ftasphalt/concreteLighted
03R/21L8,202 ft (2,500 m)98 ftasphalt/concreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SVMC.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Maracaibo/La Chinita International (SVMC / MAR) in Maracaibo, Venezuela, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SVMC is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at SVMC

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at SVMC

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at SVMC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SVMC

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at SVMC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SVMC

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SVMC: 10° 33′ 27″ N 71° 43′ 46″ W; elevation 239 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Maracaibo

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Maracaibo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SVMC.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SVMC

    Support for freighter operations into SVMC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where SVMC sits in the network

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