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SVVA/VLN METAR & TAF Arturo Michelena International Airport

Valencia, Carabobo StateElevation 1,411 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR30 min old
Ceiling 1,600 ft, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
Calm
no steady wind
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,600 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
3,624 ft
+2,213 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 1600Z (12:00 PM local) · 30 min old

SVVA is currently MVFR. Wind information is unavailable. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 1,600 feet AGL. The main issue is ceiling 1600 ft agl (mvfr).

VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 1,600 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
31°C / 22°C
88°F / 72°F. 9°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.94 inHg
1013.9 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
LOW CIG
Ceiling 1600 ft AGL (MVFR).

Codes in this report: 9999 BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 1000Z (6:00 AM local) · valid to 1200Z (8:00 AM local)

SVVA forecast starts VFR at 12Z. Worst period is 18Z to 22Z with MVFR possible. Best period is 12Z to 18Z (VFR). Conditions are roughly steady over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 32°C expected at 1900Z on day 25.
  • Minimum temperature 19°C expected at 0900Z on day 26.
VFR
MVFR
VFR
VFR
VFR
1200Z8:00 AM1648Z12:48 PM2136Z5:36 PM0224Z10:24 PM0712Z3:12 AM1200Z8:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT TEMPO BKN FEW

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 1,600 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
NESW1028CALMCALMCALMCALMCALM
WIND USED
Wind calm or variable
Crosswind ranking is unavailable until the wind has a steady direction.
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

10/28
Dimensions
9,842 x 164 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
3,624 ft
Pressure altitude
1,391 ft
Field elevation
1,411 ft MSL
Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Dewpoint
22°C (72°F)
Altimeter
29.94 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
2210Z 6:10 PM
Sunrise
1021Z 6:21 AM
Loggable night
2231Z (6:31 PM local) → 0959Z (5:59 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
2210Z (6:10 PM local) → 1021Z (6:21 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
2310Z (7:10 PM local) → 0921Z (5:21 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Arturo Michelena International Airport is in Valencia, Carabobo State. Field elevation 1,411 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASVVA / VLN
RegionCarabobo State
CountryVenezuela
Coordinates10.1497, -67.9284
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.8
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
GND
GND
132
VALENCIA RDO
RDO
118.9
VALENCIA TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

SVMI Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
62 NM NE
VFR
SVBM Jacinto Lara International Airport
85 NM W
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Wikipedia
↗SVVA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SVVA have a METAR?
Yes. SVVA has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does SVVA have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for SVVA; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at SVVA?
SVVA sits at 1,411 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SVVA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.