Arturo Michelena International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
VLN
ICAO Code
SVVA
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
International

Arturo Michelena International Airport (Valencia, Venezuela) serves the city of Valencia and the surrounding Carabobo region. The airport handles domestic and some international flights and operates from a single passenger terminal close to the city.

Arturo Michelena International Airport
Elevation: 430 m
10.1497, -67.9284

Terminal Guide for Arturo Michelena International Airport #

Terminal layout: The airport uses one main passenger terminal that handles departures and arrivals for both domestic and limited international services. Facilities are compact and concentrated in the single terminal building, with check-in, immigration/customs (for international flights) and baggage claim on the landside.

Getting to and From Arturo Michelena International Airport #

Main options: road transfers are the primary way into Valencia; the airport is a short drive from the city centre (roughly 10 km, about 15-30 minutes depending on traffic).

  • Taxi / private car: Readily available outside arrivals; expect a short trip to central Valencia. Use metered taxis where possible or agree a fare in advance.
  • Buses / shared vans: Local bus and shuttle options are limited; most visitors use taxis or pre-booked transfers.
  • Car hire / driving: Car rental booths are commonly available at the terminal; roads to Valencia are direct.
  • Ride-hailing: Availability varies; local apps or phone-based taxi services may operate but are less consistent than regular taxis.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Arturo Michelena International Airport #

General: The terminal is small with basic passenger services suitable for short-haul flights.

  • Lounges: No widely known international lounge network; airport lounges are limited.
  • Food & drink: Small cafés and snack kiosks inside the terminal; limited 24-hour options.
  • Wi‑Fi: Public Wi‑Fi availability is variable; expect limited or paid access.
  • Charging & power: Some charging points and power outlets in public seating areas but bring a power bank for reliability.
  • Luggage & services: Basic baggage claim and car hire desks; secure luggage storage is not commonly advertised.
  • Accessibility: Basic accessibility provisions exist, but assistance on arrival should be requested in advance.

Weather & Climate near Arturo Michelena International Airport #

Climate

Arturo Michelena International Airport's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1064 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

94 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 32°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

135 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

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