International hub · Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas (Maiquetia)/Simon Bolivar Intl

SVMICCS
Elevation
234 ft
Coordinates
10°36′N 66°59′W
Local time
America/Caracas

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Field information

SVMI runways, fuel & airport data

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

Caracas (Maiquetia)/Simon Bolivar Intl (SVMI/CCS) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 11,483 ft (3,500 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at SVMI, 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

    Maiquetía

  • Elevation

    234 ft

  • Position

    10.6022, -66.9912

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · SVMI

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
10/2811,483 ft (3,500 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
09/279,930 ft (3,027 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at SVMI.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Caracas (Maiquetia)/Simon Bolivar Intl (SVMI / CCS) in Caracas, Venezuela, through one 24/7 OCC desk. SVMI 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 SVMI

  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 SVMI

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at SVMI

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to SVMI

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for SVMI: 10° 36′ 8″ N 66° 59′ 28″ W; elevation 234 ft.

  5. 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 SVMI.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at SVMI

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

Location

Where SVMI sits in the network

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Operating into SVMI?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Caracas (Maiquetia)/Simon Bolivar Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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