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Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl (SVBC/BLA) — Barcelona, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl (SVBC/BLA) serves Barcelona, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (02/20, 15/33). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SVBC
  • Name: Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 10.111111
  • Longitude: -64.692223
  • Elevation: 30 ft
  • Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
  • Municipality: Barcelona
  • IATA Code: BLA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Caracas
  • Distance from City: 2.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 9186 X 131
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 9842 X 131
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 127.900 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://aigdjaa.baer.gob.ve
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: VES 500,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: VES 250,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: VES
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SVBC.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SVBC.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International port of entry. Barcelona/Puerto La Cruz. Limited services due to economic situation.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Eastern Venezuela. Oil region. Services significantly reduced.

Alternates

SVMG

  • ICAO: SVMG
  • Name: Chief Gen Santiago Marino Intl
  • Distance (NM): 64.4
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Port of entry. Margarita Island. Tourism destination.

Airport Services

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Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 7-30 business days (highly variable; 7-day minimum for basic permits)
  • Landing Lead Time: 7-30 business days (15-day+ permits require in-person application or local representative)
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.

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Active NOTAMs

A0225/26 critical
Restricted airspace
AIR OPS WI FLW COORD IS RESTRICTED: ZONE 1: GJ JOSE ANTONIO ANZOATEGUI REFINERY 100411N/0645159W, ZONE 2: PUERTO LA CRUZ REFINERY 101318N/0643713W, RDO 03NM, DUE OPS MIL, EDO. ANZOATEGUI. MNTN CTC PERM TWR/BARCELONA FREQ 118.7MHZ. PREVIOUS COOR ATS CIV/MIL CTN
2026-05-27 14:00:00 2026-08-27 23:59:00
A0099/24 caution
ILS procedure changed
AMEND VENEZUELA/AIP, PAGE AD2 SVBC-23, PLANT AND PROFILE VIEW PROC SID RWY 33 WHERE IT SAYS: 337 DEG SHOULD SAY: R-337)
2024-02-27 15:21:00 Until further notice
A0098/24 caution
ILS procedure changed
AMEND VENEZUELA/AIP PART AD2 SVBC-19 ADC PLANT VIEW CHART, DIRECTION RWY 33 WHERE IT SAYS: DIRECTION 336 DEG SHOULD READ: DIRECTION 337 DE
2024-02-27 15:08:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SVBC?
The tower frequency at Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at SVBC?
Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does SVBC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).
Where is SVBC located?
Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl (SVBC) is located in Barcelona, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of.
What is the IATA code for SVBC?
The IATA code for Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl is BLA.
How long is the runway at SVBC?
The main runway at Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl (02/20) measures 9186 X 131.
Is SVBC a port of entry?
Yes, Gen. Jose Antonio Anzoategui Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.