IATA CodeMAR
ICAO CodeSVMC
CountryVenezuela Venezuela
Aerial view of La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Location

UTC

Timezone

10.5575 N, -71.7293 W

Coordinates

239 ft (73 m)

Elevation

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What is La Chinita International Airport?

La Chinita International Airport (MAR/SVMC) is Large Airport serving Maracaibo in Venezuela. Located at coordinates 10.5575 N, 71.7293 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

32°C
Partly Cloudy
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Feels Like 40°C

Humidity67%
Wind20 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:40:14

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Venezuela
Continent: South America
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Where is La Chinita International Airport on Map?

View the exact location of La Chinita International Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentSouth America
CountryVenezuela Venezuela (VE)
CityMaracaibo
Latitude10.557542
Longitude-71.729307
Coordinates10.557542° N, 71.729307° W
Elevation239 ft (73 m)
GPS CodeSVMC
Region CodeVE-V

Location Map

Map of La Chinita International Airport

Runways at La Chinita International Airport

La Chinita International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

03L/21R
Primary
Length
3,000 m9,843 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Concrete
03L/21R
Runway 2
Length
3,000 m9,843 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Concrete
03R/21L
Runway 3
Length
2,500 m8,202 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Concrete
03R/21L
Runway 4
Length
2,500 m8,202 ft
Width
30 m98 ft
Surface
Concrete

Radio Frequencies at La Chinita International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at La Chinita International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APP120.200 MHzMARACAIBO APP
ATIS115.700 MHzATIS
GND121.900 MHzGND
RDO132.000 MHzMARACAIBO RDO
TWR118.900 MHzTWR
La Chinita International Airport

About La Chinita International Airport

La Chinita International Airport is an international airport serving Maracaibo, the capital of Zulia State, Venezuela. It is located southwest of Maracaibo proper in the municipality of San Francisco. La Chinita is Venezuela's second most important airport in terms of passenger and aircraft movements, after Simón Bolívar International Airport near Caracas.

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Airport Analysis for La Chinita International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
239 ft (73 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
South America
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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MaracaiboZulia
18 km18 min drive
Santa RitaZulia
24 km24 min drive
CabimasZulia
35 km35 min drive
Ciudad OjedaZulia
60 km1 h 0 m drive
La Villa del RosarioZulia
69 km1 h 9 m drive
LagunillasZulia
70 km1 h 10 m drive
MachiquesZulia
106 km1 h 46 m drive
San Carlos del ZuliaZulia
174 km2 h 54 m drive
CaroraLara
185 km3 h 5 m drive
ValeraTrujillo
185 km3 h 5 m drive
Municipio PampanitoTrujillo
186 km3 h 6 m drive
Municipio San Rafael de CarvajalTrujillo
187 km3 h 7 m drive
TrujilloTrujillo
194 km3 h 14 m drive
Punta CardónFalcón
206 km3 h 26 m drive
Punto FijoFalcón
209 km3 h 29 m drive
Municipio Los TaquesFalcón
214 km3 h 34 m drive
El VigíaMérida
216 km3 h 36 m drive
BoconóTrujillo
217 km3 h 37 m drive
Municipio MirandaFalcón
220 km3 h 40 m drive
MéridaMérida
228 km3 h 48 m drive
El TocuyoLara
229 km3 h 49 m drive

Closest States to La Chinita International Airport

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ZuliaV
54 km56 airports
FalcónI
216 km15 airports
BarinasE
270 km40 airports
TáchiraS
297 km17 airports
YaracuyU
320 km10 airports
PortuguesaP
331 km26 airports
CojedesH
394 km22 airports
CaraboboG
406 km17 airports
AraguaD
489 km23 airports
ApureC
536 km107 airports
GuáricoJ
635 km67 airports
Federal Dependencies of VenezuelaW
697 km9 airports
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for La Chinita International Airport is MAR. The ICAO code is SVMC. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is La Chinita International Airport located?
La Chinita International Airport is located in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The airport's coordinates are 10.5575 N, -71.7293 W.
What is the timezone at La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of La Chinita International Airport?
La Chinita International Airport is located at an elevation of 239 feet (73 meters) above sea level.