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VLN Arturo Michelena International Airport
Arturo Michelena International Airport (IATA: VLN, ICAO:SVVA) is located in the city of Valencia, Venezuela.

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IATA Code

VLN

ICAO Code

SVVA

Name

Arturo Michelena International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Venezuela (VE)

City

Valencia

Latitude

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Longitude

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Airport Overview

Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), with ICAO designator SVVA, serves Valencia in Carabobo State, Venezuela. It is a civilian international airport owned by Bolivariana de Aeropuertos and operated by the Instituto Autónomo de Aeropuertos del Estado Carabobo, according to the supplied airport record. From an air-freight perspective, it is best assessed as a regional international gateway supporting Valencia’s industrial and commercial hinterland rather than as a dedicated global cargo hub. The supplied record identifies Turpial Airlines as a hub carrier and Avior Airlines as a secondary hub carrier. Our service team can use this airport for suitable regional or international consignments after confirming the actual operating carrier, cargo acceptance, customs arrangements, handling capacity and connection plan for the requested date.

Airport name	Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA / ICAO	VLN / SVVA
City / country	Valencia / Venezuela
Logistics classification	Regional international passenger airport with scheduled-airline cargo potential; cargo acceptance is subject to carrier and handler confirmation

Key Highlights

Regional gatewayUseful for Valencia and the Carabobo commercial area, with routing decisions dependent on available belly capacity and onward connections.

Carrier-led cargo planningTurpial Airlines and Avior Airlines are identified in the supplied record as relevant operating carriers; current cargo acceptance must be checked per flight.

Connection-sensitive transitInternational shipments may require a domestic, regional or foreign hub connection, making booking cut-off and transfer handling critical.

Documentation priorityAccurate commercial invoices, packing lists, airway bill data and consignee details help reduce customs and warehouse delays.

Pre-clearance recommendedOur team should confirm commodity restrictions, handling arrangements and import requirements before accepting a firm routing commitment.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available facility specifications and equipment inventories should not be treated as a standing service guarantee. Our service team confirms the actual handling chain with the operating airline, ground handler and customs stakeholders before booking.

General cargo handling: Standard shipments may be accepted through airline or appointed ground-handling arrangements, subject to flight-specific capacity and acceptance windows.
Warehouse and build-up: Freight handover, screening, palletisation, ULD preparation and storage conditions must be confirmed for the selected carrier and departure.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain or pharma shipments require advance confirmation of acceptance, transfer exposure, storage temperature, packaging and recovery procedures. We do not assume dedicated cool-room availability.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline’s current approval, commodity classification, packing instruction, labels, declaration and trained-handling capability.
Customs-controlled cargo: Import, export and transit formalities are handled under applicable Venezuelan customs procedures; the exact inspection or release path depends on the shipment and authorities.
Special cargo: Live animals, perishables, valuables, oversized pieces and humanitarian cargo require a separate feasibility check before the airway bill is issued.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic and regional connections: Valencia-origin cargo may be planned on available services operated by or connected with the carriers serving the airport, but flight numbers, frequencies and cargo space are subject to confirmation.
International routing: Shipments may move through a Venezuelan, Caribbean, Latin American or other approved connecting gateway depending on the airline network, destination and current operational conditions.
Transit planning: The practical lead time includes booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, screening, export customs, flight connection, transfer handling and import release. We quote only after checking the live routing.
Delay factors: Limited belly capacity, aircraft changes, connection availability, customs examination, documentation discrepancies, weather and local operating restrictions can affect the final delivery schedule.

Any transit estimate provided by our service team is indicative until the carrier confirms the routing, acceptance and connection plan in writing.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Valencia and the wider Carabobo commercial and industrial area, with final-mile feasibility depending on the consignee address, local transport conditions and customs release point.
Industrial supply chains: Time-sensitive production inputs, machinery components, electrical items, automotive-related parts and maintenance spares may be suitable for air freight when inventory interruption costs justify the premium.
Commercial shipments: Documents, samples, consumer goods, garments, electronics and general merchandise can be considered subject to airline and customs restrictions.
Perishables and healthcare cargo: Food, biological materials, medicines and other temperature-sensitive goods require commodity-specific review, validated packaging and a confirmed handling chain.
Inbound and outbound balance: Cargo availability can vary materially by direction; our team checks whether the selected service is direct, connecting or dependent on repositioning before quoting.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The applicable cargo acceptance and document cut-offs are airline- and flight-specific. We obtain the live deadline before arranging truck delivery and advise a buffer for screening and warehouse acceptance.
Air waybill accuracy: Shipper, consignee, notify party, commodity description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value and country-of-origin information should match the commercial documents and booking data.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, medical products and other regulated articles require classification and documentation under the selected carrier’s rules and applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Customs and inspection: Authorities may request permits, certificates, valuation evidence or physical examination. We recommend preparing a Spanish-language document set where appropriate and avoiding vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples.”
Delivery and collection: Consignee identification, customs broker coordination, storage exposure and local truck access should be arranged before arrival; release is not assumed merely because the aircraft has landed.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, value, ready date and any battery or temperature-control details before requesting a firm option.
Reserve space early for peak-season, oversized, dangerous, perishable or high-value shipments, and keep a routing alternative through another Venezuelan or regional gateway if the required capacity is not confirmed.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, shock and moisture protection where relevant, and ensure labels remain visible after screening or palletisation.
For imports, appoint the customs broker and prepare permits, certificates, commercial documents and consignee tax or registration details before dispatch; this reduces avoidable storage and inspection delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Arturo Michelena International Airport handle international air freight?It can be considered for international cargo planning, but acceptance depends on the active airline service, available belly capacity, customs process and the selected destination. Our team confirms these conditions before booking.

Which airlines should be checked first for a Valencia shipment?The supplied airport record identifies Turpial Airlines as a hub carrier and Avior Airlines as a secondary hub carrier. Current cargo acceptance, route availability and interline or transfer arrangements must be verified for each shipment date.

Can dangerous goods or lithium batteries be shipped through this airport?Possibly, subject to the airline’s approval, correct UN classification, compliant packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration where required and trained handling. Send the product safety data and battery specifications for a pre-check.

Is a temperature-controlled service automatically available?No. Cold-chain acceptance, storage, transfer time and recovery procedures must be confirmed in advance. Our team can assess an alternative gateway if the required temperature-control chain cannot be secured.

What is the safest way to plan the delivery after arrival?Coordinate the consignee, customs broker, import documents, local collection vehicle and release authority before departure. The final delivery schedule remains subject to customs clearance and the handler’s release procedure.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, IATA code, ICAO code, city, country, ownership, operator and carrier-positioning statements in this module are based on the supplied airport master record. Facility availability, flight schedules, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, customs treatment and transit estimates are operational variables and must be reconfirmed with the airline, ground handler and relevant authorities before shipment.

Air transport standards and code reference: iata.org
International airport and aviation reference: icao.int
Venezuelan customs authority reference: seniat.gob.ve

The listed domains are reference points for applicable aviation or customs information; they do not constitute a guarantee of current cargo capacity, handling equipment, route availability or clearance timing at Arturo Michelena International Airport.