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Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base

Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base (ICAO SVCZ) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It has 1 runway (2,700 m). Home to Escuadrón 33, Escuadrón 34.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Military Aviation
Units & aircraft
Escuadrón 33Escuadrón 34
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates9.3722°N, -66.9228°E
Elevation82 m (269 ft)
ICAO codeSVCZ
Runways
08/26 · 2,700 m (8,858 ft) · Concrete

Description

Captain Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base is a military installation of the Bolivarian Military Aviation located in Barbacoas, Aragua, Venezuela. The base hosts Escuadrón 33 and Escuadrón 34, which operate Sukhoi Su-30MK2V aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. APR 112026 Created Page created: Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base