General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

SVBC / BLA

Barcelona, VE

Last Updated
May 14, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 49 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
--
Temperature
Dewpoint: --
14 kt
30°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR SVBC 142300Z 03014KT 9999 FEW016 31/// Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 ft
FEW 1,600 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,630 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,600 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northeast (30°) at 14 knots. Runway 02/20 is favored with a 14-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,600 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature data is not available.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SVBC 141600Z 1418/1518 30010KT 9999 FEW010 TX35/19Z TN25/07Z PROB30 TEMPO 1418/1500 36010KT 9999 BKN013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VBC
02 ✈️
20
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 02
9,186 ft 131 ft ASP 13°
13.8 kt 2.4 kt
10° angle
15/33 9,842 ft 131 ft ASP 142°
5.2 kt 13.0 kt
112° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - SVBC

2,894 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
88%
MVFR
12%
IFR
0%
LIFR
0%

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 88% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8.6 knots, with gusts recorded up to 59 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.3% of the time. The climate is relatively stable with temperatures averaging 27°C (range: 20°C to 33°C). The best months for VFR flying are January, May, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 59 kt
Calm Winds: 30.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
27.4%
NE
20.1%
E
4.1%
SE
7.1%
S
5.9%
SW
1.2%
W
0.7%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 27°C
Range: 20°C to 33°C
20°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

January May December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,894 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SVBC
IATA Code: BLA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Barcelona
Country: VE
Latitude: 10.111111°
Longitude: -64.692222°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+4

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 131 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

Overview

General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport serves the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Venezuela, functioning as a critical transportation hub in the northeastern region. Located at coordinates 10.111111, -64.692222 and situated at an elevation of 30 feet above mean sea level, this large airport provides essential aviation infrastructure for commercial and potentially military operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 30 ft MSL suggests minimal terrain-related wind interference and generally stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical Caribbean coastal weather patterns, which can include occasional tropical humidity and potential convective activity due to the airport's proximity to coastal regions.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 02/20 measuring 9,186 feet and Runway 15/33 extending 9,842 feet. These lengthy runways provide significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types, accommodating both commercial passenger jets and potential cargo or military aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

With two parallel runways oriented in different directions, pilots have multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths at 9,186 and 9,842 feet offer considerable margin for safe landings and takeoffs, providing pilots with expanded operational capabilities in various meteorological scenarios.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.