Airports / Venezuela / SVBL
El Libertador Airbase.
Venezuela · 1,450 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.9/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
1,450
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 47
Venezuela airports by Google rating
4.9★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 47 rated Venezuela fields.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
El Libertador Airbase (SVBL) sits in Venezuela, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,450 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SVBL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC, 7 nm), San Juan de Los Morros Airport (SVJM, 20 nm), and Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN, 22 nm). With a single 10,400-foot paved runway, SVBL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SVBL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from SVBL.
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Field capability
ICAO
SVBL
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
ELR
Elevation
1,450 ft
Coordinates
10.1834° N · 67.5573° 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
No
Elevation vs Venezuela fields
state range 5–5,007 ft
At 1,450 ft, SVBL sits higher than 82% of the 49 Venezuela fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,400 ft
- 09/2710,400 ft × 157 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,400 ft
SVBL's 10,400 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.
- 7nmMYCEscuela Mariscal Sucre AirportMaracay
- 20nmSVJMSan Juan de Los Morros AirportSan Juan de los Morros
- 22nmVLNArturo Michelena International AirportValencia
- 35nmPBLGeneral Bartolome Salom International AirportPuerto Cabello
- 42nmCCSMaiquetía Simón Bolívar International AirportMaiquetía
- 44nmSVCSCaracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International AirportCharallave
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SVBL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 1,184 nm | 3h 9m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,219 nm | 3h 14m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 1,807 nm | 4h 36m |
| New York (TEB) | 1,873 nm | 4h 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,873 nm | 4h 45m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,943 nm | 4h 55m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,948 nm | 4h 56m |
| Austin (AUS) | 2,067 nm | 5h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SVBL?
- El Libertador Airbase's longest paved runway is 10,400 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 SVBL?
- El Libertador Airbase has one runway; the longest measures 10,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SVBL?
- The closest alternate is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC), about 7 nm away, followed by San Juan de Los Morros Airport (SVJM) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SVBL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 3h 9m (1,184 nm), Palm Beach about 3h 14m (1,219 nm), Washington DC about 4h 36m (1,807 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.