Caracas Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport

Óscar Machado Zuloaga International Airport, identified by ICAO code SVCS, is located near Charallave in Miranda State, Venezuela. It serves primarily as a general aviation, military, and cargo facility rather than a major commercial passenger hub, functioning as a secondary airport in the greater Caracas metropolitan area. The airport is named in honor of Óscar Machado Zuloaga, a prominent Venezuelan aviation pioneer. While it holds an international designation, its commercial passenger operations have been limited compared to Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS/SVMI) at Maiquetía, which handles the bulk of international and domestic traffic for Caracas. The facility supports various aviation activities including private flights, charter operations, and Venezuelan Air Force (FANB) missions. Its location south of Caracas, near the town of Charallave, provides an alternative access point to the capital region.