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Mariscal Sucre Air Base

Mariscal Sucre Air Base (ICAO SVBS) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It has 2 runways (longest 1,995 m). Home to Escuadrón 142 Básico, Escuadrón 143 Tactico, flying EMB 312 Tucano.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Military Aviation
Units & aircraft
Escuadrón 142 Básico · EMB 312 TucanoEscuadrón 143 Tactico
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates10.2494°N, -67.6494°E
Elevation437 m (1,434 ft)
ICAO codeSVBS
Runways
05/23 · 1,300 m (4,265 ft) · Concrete11/29 · 1,995 m (6,545 ft) · Concrete

Description

Mariscal Sucre Air Base (Base Aérea Mariscal Sucre) is a military installation located in Maracay, Aragua, Venezuela. The base is operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation of Venezuela. It hosts Escuadrón 142 Básico and Escuadrón 143 Tactico, both of which operate Embraer EMB 312 Tucano aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: EMB 312 Tucano
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. APR 112026 Created Page created: Mariscal Sucre Air Base