Arturo Michelena International Airport is a large airport serving Valencia, Venezuela. Its IATA code is VLN and its ICAO code is SVVA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,411 ft (430 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 10/28, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the America/Caracas time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VLN
- ICAO code
- SVVA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,411 ft (430 m)
- Coordinates
- 10.1497, -67.9284
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 9,842 ft · 3,000 m | 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Arturo Michelena International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CCS Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | Maiquetía, Venezuela | 114 km · 71 mi |
| BRM Jacinto Lara International Airport | Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 157 km · 98 mi |
| BON Flamingo International Airport | Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands | 223 km · 139 mi |
| CZE José Leonardo Chirinos Airport | Coro, Venezuela | 238 km · 148 mi |
| LRV Los Roques Airport | Gran Roque Island, Venezuela | 243 km · 151 mi |
| CUR Hato International Airport | Willemstad, Curaçao | 253 km · 157 mi |
| BLA General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | Barcelona, Venezuela | 354 km · 220 mi |
| CUM Antonio José de Sucre Airport | Cumaná, Venezuela | 417 km · 259 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VLN. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 3,107 | 1,931 | 1,678 | View route |
| JFK New York | 3,439 | 2,137 | 1,857 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 3,497 | 2,173 | 1,888 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 4,403 | 2,736 | 2,378 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 5,763 | 3,581 | 3,112 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,574 | 4,706 | 4,089 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,738 | 4,808 | 4,178 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,181 | 5,083 | 4,417 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,814 | 6,098 | 5,299 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 11,113 | 6,906 | 6,001 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,724 | 7,907 | 6,871 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 14,160 | 8,798 | 7,646 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 14,302 | 8,887 | 7,723 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 14,411 | 8,954 | 7,781 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,240 | 9,470 | 8,229 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 18,455 | 11,467 | 9,965 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.800 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | VALENCIA RDO | 132.000 |
| TWR | VALENCIA TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Arturo Michelena International Airport?
The IATA code of Arturo Michelena International Airport is VLN and its ICAO code is SVVA.
Where is Arturo Michelena International Airport located?
Arturo Michelena International Airport is in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela, at 10.1497, -67.9284.
What time zone is Arturo Michelena International Airport in?
Arturo Michelena International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Caracas. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Arturo Michelena International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 10/28, 9,842 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Arturo Michelena International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), about 114 km (71 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.