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Captain Manuel Ríos Air Base

Carrizal, Venezuela

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Captain Manuel Ríos Air Base

Carrizal, Venezuela
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Venezuelan military air base serving the Carrizal region.

Location
Carrizal, Venezuela
Captain Manuel Ríos Air Base (ICAO: SVCZ) is a military aerodrome located in Carrizal, Miranda State, Venezuela. The facility serves primarily as an operational base for the Venezuelan Air Force (Aviación Militar Bolivariana) and is not a commercial passenger airport. The base is named in honor of Captain Manuel Ríos, reflecting Venezuela's tradition of naming military installations after notable figures in its armed forces history. It does not hold an IATA code, underscoring its non-commercial status.
Notable facts
  • ›Operates under ICAO code SVCZ with no assigned IATA code.
  • ›Functions as a Venezuelan Air Force (Aviación Militar Bolivariana) installation.
  • ›Located in Miranda State, near the town of Carrizal.
  • ›Named after Captain Manuel Ríos, a figure honored in Venezuelan military history.
  • ›Not open to regular commercial or civilian passenger traffic.
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A quiet Venezuelan airbase serving the rugged Carrizal highlands

Captain Manuel Ríos Air Base, designated SVCZ, is a military airfield located near Carrizal in Venezuela. It primarily serves Venezuelan Air Force operations rather than commercial passenger traffic, reflecting the dual-use nature of many regional Venezuelan aviation facilities. The base is named in honor of a Venezuelan aviation figure and plays a supporting role in national defense and regional logistics.

Terminals
  • Military Operations Area — A restricted military facility with no public commercial terminal infrastructure.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle or military escort for authorized personnel
  • Local taxi services from nearby Carrizal town center
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotels in Los Teques (nearest major town)
  • Posadas and guesthouses in Carrizal municipality
Dining

There are no public dining facilities within the airbase itself. Visitors and personnel typically rely on local restaurants and small eateries in the town of Carrizal or in nearby Los Teques, where basic Venezuelan cuisine including arepas, pabellón criollo, and local staples are available.

Traveller Tips
  • This is a military installation — access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
  • Carry official documentation and authorization at all times when visiting the base.
  • For civilian travel needs, the nearest major airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS) in Maiquetía.
  • Local transport options are limited; arrange ground transportation in advance through official channels.

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