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Regional gateway serving San Cristóbal in western Venezuela.
Location
San Cristóbal, Venezuela
Paramillo Airport (IATA: SCI, ICAO: SVPM) is a regional airport serving San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira State in western Venezuela. Situated near the Colombian border, it provides air connectivity for a region that is otherwise primarily accessed by road.
The airport handles limited domestic traffic and has historically served routes connecting San Cristóbal to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities. Its operations have been affected by the broader challenges facing Venezuela's aviation sector, including reduced airline activity and economic pressures.
Given its regional status, Paramillo Airport has modest infrastructure compared to Venezuela's major international airports. It plays an important role for the Táchira region, which is a significant commercial and agricultural area of the country.
Terminals
The airport features a single, modest terminal building suited to its regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and the city of San Cristóbal is primarily via taxi and private vehicle.
Airlines here
Venezuelan domestic carriers have historically served Paramillo Airport, though active routes and operators have varied significantly due to the country's economic situation.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Táchira State in the Andean region of western Venezuela.
- ›Serves a strategically important border region near Colombia.
- ›ICAO code SVPM places it within Venezuela's airspace designation.
- ›Air connectivity at this airport has been intermittent due to Venezuela's ongoing economic crisis.
- ›San Cristóbal is one of Venezuela's larger cities, making this airport regionally significant despite its modest size.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
