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Base Aeronaval Capitán de Navío Antonio Díaz (La Orchila Airport)

Base Aeronaval Capitán de Navío Antonio Díaz (also La Orchila Airport; ICAO SVLO) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Naval Aviation. It has 1 runway (3,000 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Naval Aviation
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates11.8082°N, -66.1808°E
Elevation2 m (7 ft)
ICAO codeSVLO
Runways
08/26 · 3,000 m (9,843 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Base Aeronaval Capitán de Navío Antonio Díaz
Nearby Bases
  1. 166 km La Carlota Air Base
  2. 235 km El Libertador Air Base
  3. 236 km Mariscal Sucre Air Base
  4. 250 km Luis del Valle García Air Base
  5. 283 km Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base
Related
All Military Air Bases Venezuela Air Bases
Operating forces
🇻🇪 Venezuela Venezuela Air Force

Description

Base Aeronaval Capitán de Navío Antonio Díaz, also known as La Orchila Airport, is located on the western end of the Caribbean island of La Orchila, part of the Federal Dependencies north of the Venezuelan coast.

The facility is an active military installation operated by the Bolivarian Naval Aviation. Operating under strict military jurisdiction, the base is restricted from civilian access, and entry requires special authorization. Base infrastructure consists of asphalt-paved surfaces to support military aviation activities.

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  1. AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
  2. AUG 142026 Created Page created: Base Aeronaval Capitán de Navío Antonio Díaz