Barquisimeto Airport
Jacinto Lara International Airport is the main air gateway for Barquisimeto, one of western Venezuela’s most important urban and commercial centers. Identified by IATA code BRM and ICAO code SVBM, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the city with the rest of the country and selected international destinations. For travelers, it is a practical arrival point for business trips, family visits, and onward journeys into Lara State, offering a straightforward base for reaching the city and surrounding region.
About Barquisimeto Airport
Jacinto Lara International Airport is the main air gateway for Barquisimeto, one of western Venezuela’s most important urban and commercial centers. Identified by IATA code BRM and ICAO code SVBM, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the city with the rest of the country and selected international destinations. For travelers, it is a practical arrival point for business trips, family visits, and onward journeys into Lara State, offering a straightforward base for reaching the city and surrounding region.
Overview
Jacinto Lara International Airport is the main air gateway for Barquisimeto, one of western Venezuela’s most important urban and commercial centers. Identified by IATA code BRM and ICAO code SVBM, it is classified as a large airport and handles the air links that connect the city with the rest of the country and selected international destinations. For travelers, it is a practical arrival point for business trips, family visits, and onward journeys into Lara State, offering a straightforward base for reaching the city and surrounding region.
Key facts
- Airport name: Jacinto Lara International Airport
- Serves: Barquisimeto, Venezuela
- Codes: BRM (IATA) and SVBM (ICAO)
- Elevation: 2,042 ft (622 m) above sea level
- Runway: 09/27, 9,350 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Time zone: America/Caracas
What travelers should know
The airport sits at a relatively high elevation of 2,042 feet (622 meters), a detail that matters more to aircraft performance than to most passengers, but it helps explain why conditions can feel different from lower-lying tropical airports. Its single lighted asphalt runway, 09/27, stretches 9,350 feet, giving it the capacity expected of a substantial regional facility. If you are planning an arrival or departure, it is wise to double-check schedules in local Venezuela time, listed as America/Caracas, and to allow extra time for ground transport into Barquisimeto, especially if you are traveling during busy daytime hours or coordinating a same-day onward connection.
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FAQ
Barquisimeto Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Barquisimeto Airport is located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela (South America), at coordinates 10.050°, -69.360°.
- Its IATA code is BRM and its ICAO code is SVBM.
- Barquisimeto Airport operates on America/Caracas local time.