Arturo Michelena International Airport

Arturo Michelena International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving Valencia, the capital of Carabobo State and one of Venezuela's most important industrial cities. Named after the renowned Venezuelan painter Arturo Michelena, the airport handles both domestic and limited international traffic. The airport plays a significant role in connecting Valencia to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities, as well as providing international links. However, like much of Venezuela's aviation infrastructure, operations have been significantly reduced in recent years due to the country's broader economic and political challenges. The facility is managed under Venezuela's national airport authority and serves as an important gateway for the industrial and commercial activity concentrated in the Valencia-Maracay corridor, one of the most economically productive regions in the country.