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Regional airport serving Venezuela's oil-rich Lake Maracaibo region.
Location
Cabimas, Venezuela
Oro Negro Airport is a small regional airport located in Cabimas, a city on the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo in Zulia State, Venezuela. The airport's name, which translates to 'Black Gold,' reflects the area's strong historical association with the petroleum industry that has driven the local economy for decades.
The airport primarily serves domestic routes within Venezuela, connecting Cabimas to other cities in the country. Given its regional scope and the economic challenges Venezuela has faced in recent years, flight operations and airline presence at the airport have been limited.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Oro Negro Airport and central Cabimas is primarily provided by taxis and informal road transport.
Airlines here
The airport has historically been served by Venezuelan domestic carriers operating limited regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›The name 'Oro Negro' means 'Black Gold,' a reference to the oil industry central to the Cabimas region.
- ›Cabimas is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo, one of South America's largest lakes.
- ›The airport holds IATA code CBS and ICAO code SVON.
- ›Venezuela's broader aviation sector has contracted significantly due to economic instability in recent years.
- ›Zulia State, where Cabimas is located, has historically been Venezuela's most productive oil-producing region.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
