La Chinita International Airport (MAR): Codes, Runways & Location
La Chinita International Airport (IATA: MAR · ICAO: SVMC) is a large airport serving Maracaibo, Venezuela. It lies at 10.5575° N, 71.7293° W, 239 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of La Chinita International Airport
La Chinita International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Maracaibo in Venezuela. It is identified by the IATA code MAR and the ICAO code SVMC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
La Chinita International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 239 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Oro Negro Airport (CBS) about 51 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 La Chinita International Airport
Where is La Chinita International Airport located?
La Chinita International Airport is located in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 10.5575° N, 71.7293° W.
What is the airport code for La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport has an IATA code of MAR and an ICAO code of SVMC.
How long is the runway at La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does La Chinita International Airport have?
La Chinita International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is La Chinita International Airport a major airport?
La Chinita International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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