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Arturo Michelena Intl (SVVA/VLN) — Valencia, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
Arturo Michelena Intl (SVVA/VLN) serves Valencia, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (10/28). Field elevation is 1411 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: SVVA
- Name: Arturo Michelena Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 10.149733
- Longitude: -67.928398
- Elevation: 1411 ft
- Country: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- Municipality: Valencia
- IATA Code: VLN
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Distance from City: 8.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 10/28
- Designation: 10/28
- Dimensions: 9842 X 164
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.900 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 127.800 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 600,000 per 1,000 kg MTOW
- Parking Fee: VES 300,000 per 1,000 kg per hour
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: VES
- Remarks: Standard airport fees apply at SVVA.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Standard Jet A-1 available at SVVA.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International port of entry. Valencia. Industrial city.
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Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Central Venezuela industrial hub. Reduced international services.
Alternates
SVMI
- ICAO: SVMI
- Name: Simon Bolivar Intl
- Distance (NM): 61.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: APIS required to SAIME (immigration authority). Immigration and customs at terminal. General declaration required. Transit visa may be required for certain nationalities. Security situation requires careful planning.
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.
Active NOTAMs
A0205/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
INSTRUMENTS APPROACH CHART VALENCIA ARTURO
MICHELENA INTL ILS/DME RWY 10 DATE 28DEC23
APPLICATION IS SUSPENDED.
2026-05-20 15:38:00
2026-08-20 23:59:00
A0285/26
info
CLSD INT INTERNAL ACFT CIRCULATION IN AEROCLUB.)
2026-06-30 02:39:00
2026-08-31 23:59:00
A0284/26
info
ACFT TRANSFERS FM GA APN TIL AEROCLUB ARE PROHIBITED
2026-06-30 02:34:00
2026-08-31 10:00:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at SVVA?
- The tower frequency at Arturo Michelena Intl is 118.9 MHz.
- What fuel is available at SVVA?
- Arturo Michelena Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does SVVA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Arturo Michelena Intl (Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of).
- Where is SVVA located?
- Arturo Michelena Intl (SVVA) is located in Valencia, Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of.
- What is the IATA code for SVVA?
- The IATA code for Arturo Michelena Intl is VLN.
- How long is the runway at SVVA?
- The main runway at Arturo Michelena Intl (10/28) measures 9842 X 164.
- Does SVVA have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Arturo Michelena Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
- Is SVVA a port of entry?
- Yes, Arturo Michelena Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.