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Regional gateway serving Venezuela's Barinas state.
Location
Barinas, Venezuela
Barinas Airport (IATA: BNS, ICAO: SVBI) is a domestic airport located in Barinas, the capital city of Barinas state in western Venezuela. It provides air connectivity for the llanos (plains) region, supporting both passenger and cargo operations on a regional scale.
The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Barinas to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities. Operations are modest in scale, reflecting the regional nature of the facility and Venezuela's broader aviation challenges in recent years.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building designed to handle regional domestic passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Barinas city center is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Domestic Venezuelan carriers have historically served Barinas Airport, though specific active airline operations have fluctuated due to Venezuela's economic conditions.
Notable facts
- ›Serves as the main air access point for Barinas state in Venezuela's llanos region.
- ›Primarily handles domestic routes, most notably connections to Caracas.
- ›Venezuela's aviation sector has experienced significant contraction, affecting scheduled services at regional airports including Barinas.
- ›Barinas state is known for its oil production and cattle ranching industries.
- ›The airport's runway supports turboprop and small jet regional aircraft.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
