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Teófilo Luis Méndez Air Base

Teófilo Luis Méndez Air Base (ICAO SVSO) is an active military air base in Venezuela, operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It has 1 runway (2,050 m). Home to Escuadrón 171.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇻🇪 Venezuela
Location🇻🇪 Venezuela
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationBolivarian Military Aviation
Units & aircraft
Escuadrón 171
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates7.5667°N, -72.0119°E
Elevation377 m (1,237 ft)
ICAO codeSVSO
Runways
07/25 · 2,050 m (6,726 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Teófilo Luis Méndez Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 54 km José Antonio Páez Air Base
  2. 68 km Brigadier General Camilo Daza Alvarez Air Base · 🇨🇴 Colombia
  3. 138 km Palonegro International Airport · 🇨🇴 Colombia
Related
All Military Air Bases Venezuela Air Bases
Operating forces
🇻🇪 Venezuela Venezuela Air Force
More Bolivarian Military Aviation bases
Rafael Urdaneta Air Base Vicente Landaeta Gil Air Base Mariscal Sucre Air Base El Libertador Air Base Manuel Ríos Aerospace Base

Description

Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Luis Méndez Air Base is located in Ciudad Guayana, Bolívar, Venezuela. The facility is operated by the Bolivarian Military Aviation. It hosts Escuadrón 171, which operates Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters.

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