El Libertador Air Base
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| Location | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Bolivarian Military Aviation |
Location & Details
| Coordinates | 10.1833°N, -67.5572°E |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| ICAO code | SVBL |
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Description
El Libertador Air Base (Base Aérea El Libertador; BAEL) is a military airport and base for the Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela. It is located in Maracay, a city in central Venezuela and the capital of Aragua state. On January 3, 2026, the base was the target of airstrikes by the United States.