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La Chinita Intl (SVMC/MAR) — Maracaibo, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of

La Chinita Intl (SVMC/MAR) serves Maracaibo, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 239 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 0/2
Additional Info 7/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: SVMC
  • Name: La Chinita Intl
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 10.558208
  • Longitude: -71.727859
  • Elevation: 239 ft
  • Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
  • Municipality: Maracaibo
  • IATA Code: MAR
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Caracas
  • Distance from City: 13.7 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 9843 X 148
  • Surface: CONCRETE
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 8202 X 98
  • Surface: CONCRETE
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VORTAC
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.900 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 115.700 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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

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

Fees

  • Landing Fee: VES 550,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
  • Parking Fee: VES 275,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: VES
  • Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SVMC.

Fuel Information

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

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Port of entry. Maracay. Military and civil airport.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Central Venezuela. Military presence. Limited GA services.

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

A0224/26 critical
Restricted airspace
COAST GUARD, CIVILIAN AND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ARE PROHIBITED, INCLUDING OVERFLYING AND CROSSING THE WI FLW COORD AREA: EXCLUSION ZONE 01: 105926N/0712359W, 112028N/0715653W, 114441N/0711740W, 113446N/0703617W SFC/5000FT EXCLUSION ZONE 02: 083555N/0722726W, 093302N/0725305W, 101725N/0724641W, …
2026-05-27 13:49:00 2026-08-27 23:59:00
A0186/25 warning
ATC restriction
INSERT VENEZUELA AIP SECTION AD2 SVMC. AD 2.18 COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ATS. INSTL ATIS OPR FREQ 132.65MHZ.))
2025-05-05 20:22:00 Until further notice
C0497/17 caution
ILS procedure changed
AMEND VENEZUELA/AIP PART 2 AERODROMES PAGE AD2 SVMC-21 DATE 27 APR17, STANDART INSTRUMENT ARRIVAL (STAR) MARACAIBO INTL LA CHINITA RWY 03L WHERE SAYS: BOBAT: 095505N/714831W TEGER: 095511N/714819W MUST SAY: BOBAT: 095511N/0714819W TEGER: 101042N/0711839W.
2026-04-08 23:37:45 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at SVMC?
The tower frequency at La Chinita Intl is 118.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at SVMC?
La Chinita Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does SVMC require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for La Chinita Intl (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).
Where is SVMC located?
La Chinita Intl (SVMC) is located in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of.
What is the IATA code for SVMC?
The IATA code for La Chinita Intl is MAR.
How long is the runway at SVMC?
The main runway at La Chinita Intl (03L/21R) measures 9843 X 148.
Is SVMC a port of entry?
Yes, La Chinita Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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