Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport

SVMI / CCS

Maiquetía, VE

Last Updated
Mar 5, 00:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
00:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
5 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SVMI 050000Z 07005KT 9999 FEW016 26/23 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

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

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SVMI 042200Z 0500/0600 05004KT 9999 SCT013 TX32/18Z TN25/08Z TEMPO 0501/0506 VRB06KT 9999 VCDZ BKN013 FM050920 00000KT 9999 FEW016
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
01:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR VRB 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,300 ft
Vicinity Drizzle
09:00Z FM050920
+9h
VFR
Visibility: 10+ km

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°
4.7 kt 1.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
11,483 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SVMI

4,116 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.8%
MVFR
5.1%
IFR
0.1%
LIFR
0%

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 140 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.7% 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: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 140 kt
Calm Winds: 16.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
4.9%
E
59.7%
SE
2.8%
S
2.9%
SW
1.3%
W
3.4%
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 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,116 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

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.