Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN): Codes, Runways & Location
Arturo Michelena International Airport (IATA: VLN · ICAO: SVVA) is a large airport serving Valencia, Venezuela. It lies at 10.1497° N, 67.9284° W, 1411 ft (430 m) above sea level.
Overview of Arturo Michelena International Airport
Arturo Michelena International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Valencia in Venezuela. It is identified by the IATA code VLN and the ICAO code SVVA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Arturo Michelena International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1411 ft (430 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC) about 33 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arturo Michelena International Airport
Where is Arturo Michelena International Airport located?
Arturo Michelena International Airport is located in Valencia, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 10.1497° N, 67.9284° W.
What is the airport code for Arturo Michelena International Airport?
Arturo Michelena International Airport has an IATA code of VLN and an ICAO code of SVVA.
How long is the runway at Arturo Michelena International Airport?
Arturo Michelena International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Arturo Michelena International Airport have?
Arturo Michelena International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Arturo Michelena International Airport a major airport?
Arturo Michelena International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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