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El Libertador Air Base

El Libertador Air Base (ICAO SVBL) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It has 1 runway (3,170 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1992
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Military Aviation
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates10.1833°N, -67.5572°E
Elevation442 m (1,450 ft)
ICAO codeSVBL
Runways
09/27 · 3,170 m (10,400 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of El Libertador Air Base
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Related
All Military Air Bases Venezuela Air Bases
Operating forces
🇻🇪 Venezuela Venezuela Air Force
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Description

El Libertador Air Base (Spanish: Base Aérea El Libertador, BAEL; ICAO: SVBL) is a military airfield of the Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela. It lies at Maracay, in central Venezuela, the capital of Aragua state.

On 3 January 2026 the base was struck by United States airstrikes.

The airfield has a single concrete runway designated 09/27.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 302026 Updated Description updated
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  3. APR 112026 Created Page created: El Libertador Air Base