General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

SVBC / BLA

Barcelona, VE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 8 hours ago
23:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
12 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SVBC 042300Z 02012KT 9999 FEW060 31/// Q1009

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,030 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SVBC 050400Z 0506/0606 02010KT 9999 BKN013 TX35/20Z TN25/10Z BECMG 0509/0513 9000 DZ BKN013 FM051400 07012KT SCT016 SCT070
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 20° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
09:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 9 km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Drizzle
14:00Z FM051400
+8h
VFR 70° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VBC
02 ✈️
20
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,186 ft 131 ft ASP 13°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
15/33 9,842 ft 131 ft ASP 142°
6.4 kt 10.2 kt
122° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SVBC

2,257 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88.8%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 59 knots. Calm conditions occur 29.4% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are March, January, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 59 kt
Calm Winds: 29.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.2%
NE
15.4%
E
5.3%
SE
9%
S
7.5%
SW
1.4%
W
0.9%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March January December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.1 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,257 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SVBC
IATA Code: BLA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Barcelona
Country: VE
Latitude: 10.111111°
Longitude: -64.692222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

Overview

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport serves the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Venezuela, functioning as a critical transportation hub in the northeastern region. Located at coordinates 10.111111, -64.692222 and situated at an elevation of 30 feet above mean sea level, this large airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for commercial and potentially military operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 30 ft MSL suggests minimal terrain-related wind interference and generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical Caribbean coastal weather patterns, which can include occasional tropical humidity and potential convective activity due to the airport's proximity to coastal regions.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 02/20 measuring 9,186 feet and Runway 15/33 extending 9,842 feet. These lengthy runways provide significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types, accommodating both commercial passenger jets and potential cargo or military aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

With two parallel runways oriented in different directions, pilots have multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths at 9,186 and 9,842 feet offer considerable margin for safe landings and takeoffs, providing pilots with expanded operational capabilities in various meteorological scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.