Simon Bolivar International Airport
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport, identified by IATA code CCS and ICAO code SVMI, is the main large airport serving Maiquetía, Venezuela. Operating in the America/Caracas time zone, it is a key arrival point for visitors heading to the capital region and the wider Caribbean-facing coast. At an elevation of 234 feet (71 m), the airport sits close to sea level, which helps explain its warm, coastal setting and makes it a practical gateway for both domestic and international travel.
About Simon Bolivar International Airport
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport, identified by IATA code CCS and ICAO code SVMI, is the main large airport serving Maiquetía, Venezuela. Operating in the America/Caracas time zone, it is a key arrival point for visitors heading to the capital region and the wider Caribbean-facing coast. At an elevation of 234 feet (71 m), the airport sits close to sea level, which helps explain its warm, coastal setting and makes it a practical gateway for both domestic and international travel.
The airport has two lighted asphalt runways designed to handle substantial traffic and a wide range of aircraft. Runway 09/27 measures 9,930 feet, while runway 10/28 extends to 11,483 feet, giving the airport strong operating capability for longer-haul services as well as regional flights. For travellers, that usually means a facility built for full-scale commercial aviation rather than a small local airfield, with infrastructure suited to busy schedules and varied aircraft movements.
Overview
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport, identified by IATA code CCS and ICAO code SVMI, is the main large airport serving Maiquetía, Venezuela. Operating in the America/Caracas time zone, it is a key arrival point for visitors heading to the capital region and the wider Caribbean-facing coast. At an elevation of 234 feet (71 m), the airport sits close to sea level, which helps explain its warm, coastal setting and makes it a practical gateway for both domestic and international travel.
At a glance
- Official name: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
- Airport codes: CCS (IATA) and SVMI (ICAO)
- Airport type: Large airport
- Serves: Maiquetía, Venezuela
- Elevation: 234 ft (71 m)
- Official website: http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve/web/
What travellers should know
For trip planning, the most useful basics are the airport codes, local time zone, and official website. Knowing that CCS is the airport code can make booking, baggage tracking, and transfer arrangements much easier, especially when comparing routes. Checking local time in America/Caracas is also important for arrivals and departures, and the airport’s official site is the best starting point for current airport information before you travel.
Routes
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FAQ
Simon Bolivar International 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.
9 common questions
- Simon Bolivar International Airport is located in Caracas, Venezuela (South America), at coordinates 10.600°, -67.010°.
- Its IATA code is CCS and its ICAO code is SVMI.
- Simon Bolivar International Airport serves Caracas, Venezuela. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Simon Bolivar International Airport operates on America/Caracas local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Simon Bolivar International Airport sits at latitude 10.600° and longitude -67.010°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CCS. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CCS is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CCS on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Maiquetía, Vargas, 1162, Venezuela, the phone number is +58 424-2067470, the official website is http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Venezuela. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.