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Rafael Urdaneta Air Base

Rafael Urdaneta Air Base (ICAO SVMC) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It has 2 runways (longest 2,990 m). Home to Escuadrón 152.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Military Aviation
Units & aircraft
Escuadrón 152
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates10.5582°N, -71.7279°E
Elevation72 m (236 ft)
ICAO codeSVMC
Runways
02L/20R · 2,990 m (9,810 ft) · Concrete02R/20L · 2,495 m (8,186 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Rafael Urdaneta Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 265 km Vicente Landaeta Gil Air Base
  2. 280 km Simón Bolívar International Airport · 🇨🇴 Colombia
  3. 285 km Queen Beatrix International Airport · 🇦🇼 Aruba
Related
All Military Air Bases Venezuela Air Bases
Operating forces
🇻🇪 Venezuela Venezuela Air Force
More Bolivarian Military Aviation bases
José Antonio Páez Air Base Teófilo Luis Méndez Air Base Mariscal Sucre Air Base El Libertador Air Base La Carlota Air Base

Description

General-in-Chief Rafael Urdaneta Air Base (Base Aérea General en Jefe Rafael Urdaneta) is a military installation located in Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela. The base is operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It hosts Escuadrón 152, which operates Hongdu K-8VV aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. APR 112026 Created Page created: Rafael Urdaneta Air Base