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José Leonardo Chirinos Airport

Coro, Venezuela

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José Leonardo Chirinos Airport

Coro, Venezuela
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Gateway to Falcón State and Venezuela's northwest coast.

Location
Coro, Venezuela
José Leonardo Chirinos Airport, designated by IATA code CZE and ICAO code SVCR, serves the city of Coro, capital of Falcón State in northwestern Venezuela. The airport is named after José Leonardo Chirinos, a leader of an 1795 slave rebellion in the region, reflecting local historical significance. The facility handles domestic flights connecting Coro with Caracas and other Venezuelan cities. Operations have been intermittent in recent years, reflecting the broader challenges facing Venezuela's aviation sector, including reduced airline schedules and infrastructure constraints. Coro itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its colonial architecture, and the airport serves as an access point for tourists and travelers visiting the city and the nearby Médanos de Coro National Park.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building designed to accommodate domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to central Coro is available via taxis and informal shared transport, with the city located a short distance from the airport.
Airlines here
Conviasa and other Venezuelan domestic carriers have historically provided services connecting Coro to Caracas and other domestic destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after José Leonardo Chirinos, leader of the 1795 Coro slave rebellion.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes within Venezuela.
  • ›Coro, the airport's home city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›Located in Falcón State, near the Médanos de Coro National Park.
  • ›Operations have been significantly reduced amid Venezuela's ongoing economic and aviation sector difficulties.
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Gateway to Venezuela's colonial pearl on the Caribbean coast

José Leonardo Chirinos Airport serves Coro, the capital of Falcón State in northwestern Venezuela, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its well-preserved colonial architecture. Named after the freedom fighter José Leonardo Chirinos, the airport plays a modest but vital role connecting this historic region to Venezuela's domestic air network. Its small scale reflects the intimate character of Coro itself, a city of cultural depth and striking desert landscapes.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for city transfers
  • Por puestos (shared minivans) operating on fixed local routes
  • Private car hire arranged through local operators
  • Bus connections from Coro city centre to regional destinations
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Miranda Cumberland
  • Posada El Gallo
  • Hotel Intercaribe Coro
  • Posada La Casa de Los Pájaros
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited to a small snack counter offering light refreshments and beverages. The city of Coro, roughly a short taxi ride away, offers local restaurants serving traditional Falcón cuisine including goat dishes and fresh seafood. Visitors are advised to carry snacks for longer waits at the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight status in advance as schedules can be irregular on domestic Venezuelan routes.
  • Carry sufficient local currency (bolívares) as card payment infrastructure at the airport is unreliable.
  • Arrive early to allow time for any informal check-in or security delays common at small regional airports.
  • Coro's Médanos de Coro sand dunes are just minutes away — consider arriving a day early to explore.

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CZE → CCSV0 · E90

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José Leonardo Chirino Airport
Encyclopaedia

José Leonardo Chirino Airport is an airport serving Coro, the capital of Falcón state in Venezuela. It is named to honor José Leonardo Chirino, leader of a 1795 rebellion in Coro that called for the abolition of slavery and the establishment of a democratic republic.

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