Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB): Codes, Runways & Location
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (IATA: STB · ICAO: SVSZ) is a medium-sized airport serving San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela. It lies at 8.9746° N, 71.9433° W, 32 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of San Carlos del Zulia in Venezuela. It is identified by the IATA code STB and the ICAO code SVSZ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2693 m (8835 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 32 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) about 49 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 ≈ 2,693 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport
Where is Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport located?
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport is located in San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 8.9746° N, 71.9433° W.
What is the airport code for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport?
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport has an IATA code of STB and an ICAO code of SVSZ.
How long is the runway at Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport?
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport's longest runway is about 2693 m (8835 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport have?
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport a major airport?
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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