Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV): Codes, Runways & Location
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (IATA: VLV · ICAO: SVVL) is a medium-sized airport serving Valera, Venezuela. It lies at 9.3405° N, 70.5841° W, 2060 ft (628 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Valera in Venezuela. It is identified by the IATA code VLV and the ICAO code SVVL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2070 m (6791 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 2060 ft (628 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Barinas Airport (BNS) about 90 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 ≈ 2,070 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
Where is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport located?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is located in Valera, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 9.3405° N, 70.5841° W.
What is the airport code for Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport has an IATA code of VLV and an ICAO code of SVVL.
How long is the runway at Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport's longest runway is about 2070 m (6791 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport have?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport a major airport?
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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