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SVMC

La Chinita International Airport · Maracaibo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
239 ft / 73 m
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for La Chinita International Airport (SVMC), located in Maracaibo, Venezuela. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 239 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 11,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
La Chinita International Airport
ICAO / IATA
SVMC / MAR
Municipality
Maracaibo
Country
Region
VE-V — Zulia State
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
11,000 ft
Elevation
239 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03L / 21R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: CONCRETE
Heading: 31° / 211°
RWY 03L (31°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-MAR | CRS: 26°
RWY 21R (211°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03R / 21L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,202 ft / 2,500 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: CONCRETE
Heading: 31° / 211°
RWY 03R (31°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21L (211°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP MARACAIBO APP
120.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
115.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO MARACAIBO RDO
132.00 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz

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Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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SKVPILS
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SKRH
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SVSZ
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SVVL
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184 km / 100 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026