3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The Barinas airport is very nice, everything is very clean, and the service is excellent.”
Dixon Superlano5★ on Google
Airports / Venezuela / BNS
Medium airport · BNS
Barinas Airport.
Barinas, Venezuela · 615 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
193 ratings
0
Operators based
615
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Barinas, VenezuelaELEV 615 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
193
Google reviews
ratings on Google
615
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to GUQ
Field standing
#19 / 47
Venezuela airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 193 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated Venezuela fields.
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Guanare Airport (GUQ), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Barinas, Venezuela, Barinas Airport (SVBI / BNS) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 615 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BNS for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Guanare Airport (GUQ, 37 nm), Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV, 49 nm), and Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD, 56 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 6,560-foot paved runway, BNS can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BNS depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Barinas.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Upon arrival, I was greeted by a saxophonist, creating a magical and welcoming atmosphere.”
Wilfredo Chirinos5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
SVBI
IATA
BNS
FAA / Local
SVBI
Elevation
615 ft
Coordinates
8.6150° N · 70.2142° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Venezuela fields
state range 5–5,007 ft
At 615 ft, BNS sits higher than 61% of the 49 Venezuela fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,560 ft
- 13/316,560 ft × 135 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03/213,940 ft × 130 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,560 ft
BNS's 6,560 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 37nmGUQGuanare AirportGuanare
- 49nmVLVDr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño AirportValera
- 56nmMRDAlberto Carnevalli AirportMérida
- 62nmPTMPalmarito AirportPalmarito
- 81nmAGVOswaldo Guevara Mujica AirportAcarigua
- 87nmVIGJuan Pablo Pérez Alfonso AirportEl Vigía
Location
Open the full mapSVBI · Barinas Airport · Barinas, Venezuela
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BNS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,181 nm | 3h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,222 nm | 3h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,862 nm | 4h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,881 nm | 4h 46m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,892 nm | 4h 48m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,946 nm | 4h 56m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,013 nm | 5h 5m |
| Boston (BED) | 2,033 nm | 5h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BNS?
- Barinas Airport's longest paved runway is 6,560 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BNS?
- Barinas Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,560 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to BNS?
- The closest alternate is Guanare Airport (GUQ), about 37 nm away, followed by Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BNS to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 9m (1,181 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 15m (1,222 nm), Washington DC about 4h 44m (1,862 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.