Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport

SVMI / CCS

Maiquetía, VE

Last Updated
Apr 22, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
2 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SVMI 221000Z 09002KT 9999 FEW016 SCT080 24/22 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 234 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
SCT 8,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,834 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,234 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 8,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (90°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,600 ft, scattered at 8,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SVMI 221000Z 2212/2312 09005KT 9999 FEW016 TX32/18Z TN24/07Z BECMG 2215/2222 05010KT SCTO16
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:10Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 50° 10 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VMI
09 ✈️
27
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,930 ft 148 ft ASP 76°
2.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SVMI

5,057 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
93.1%
MVFR
6.8%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 93.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 140 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.8% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 20°C and 39°C with an average of 27.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, February, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 140 kt
Calm Winds: 17.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.2%
NE
5.8%
E
53.5%
SE
4.7%
S
6.6%
SW
1.1%
W
2.8%
NW
1.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 27.1°C
Range: 20°C to 39°C
20°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January February November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,057 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SVMI
IATA Code: CCS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 234 ft MSL

Location

City: Maiquetía
Country: VE
Latitude: 10.601194°
Longitude: -66.991222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,930 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 11,483 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport

Overview

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport serves as Venezuela's primary international aviation gateway, located near Caracas in the coastal region. Situated at 234 feet above mean sea level, the airport handles major commercial and international air traffic with two substantial runways capable of supporting large aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's coastal location near the Caribbean suggests potential for variable wind conditions, particularly during seasonal transition periods. Pilots should anticipate potential maritime atmospheric influences that can affect visibility and wind patterns, with runway 10/28's extended 11,483-foot length providing significant operational flexibility in diverse meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport's terrain involves proximity to both coastal and mountainous landscapes, which can generate complex local wind patterns and potential turbulence during approach and departure. Both runways are constructed with asphalt (ASP) surfaces, providing consistent ground characteristics for aircraft landing and takeoff operations.

Approach Considerations

With two substantial runways (09/27 and 10/28) offering significant length, pilots have multiple approach options based on prevailing wind conditions. The longer runway 10/28 at 11,483 feet provides extensive runway real estate for diverse aircraft types, potentially offering more strategic landing and takeoff alternatives depending on current meteorological conditions.

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

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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.