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Regional Airport · Venezuela

SVMDMRD

Alberto Carnevalli Airport

Mérida, Venezuela

ICAO

SVMD

IATA

MRD

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

5,007 ft

Country

Venezuela

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at SVMD

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Alberto Carnevalli Airport (SVMD / MRD) in Mérida, Venezuela, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

SVMD is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at SVMD

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

Alberto Carnevalli Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

Fuel Planning for SVMD

No fuel supply is recorded at Alberto Carnevalli Airport. Our OCC confirms current availability directly with the airport and plans fuel uplift at an alternate station where required.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to SVMD

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for SVMD: 8° 34′ 55″ N 71° 9′ 40″ W; elevation 5,007 ft; local time UTC-4.

Crew & Passenger Services in Mérida

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Mérida.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at SVMD.

Cargo Operations at SVMD

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

Field Information

Alberto Carnevalli Airport

Latitude
8° 34′ 55″ N
Longitude
71° 9′ 40″ W
ICAO code
SVMD
IATA code
MRD
Municipality
Mérida
Timezone
UTC-4
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
No fuel
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 5
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To MRD?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SVMD.

Submit flight inquiry for SVMD

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – SVMD

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Alberto Carnevalli Airport?

The ICAO code is SVMD and the IATA code is MRD.

Is Jet A1 available at SVMD?

No fuel supply is recorded at Alberto Carnevalli Airport; our OCC confirms availability directly with the airport and plans uplift at an alternate station where required.

What is the fire category at SVMD?

Alberto Carnevalli Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 5.

What time zone does SVMD operate in?

Alberto Carnevalli Airport operates on UTC-4.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for SVMD?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for SVMD.