La Chinita Intl
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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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
- Open: N/A
- Close: 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.
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
- 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 flights require INAC authorization and may need additional government clearance.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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).