Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport — San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMiguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport in San Carlos del Zulia uses the IATA code STB, with SVSZ as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from STB
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport, identified by the code STB, serves the city of Cabimas in Zulia State, Venezuela, situated along the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo. This regional airport supports domestic flights connecting Cabimas to other Venezuelan cities, playing a role in the transportation needs of a region historically tied to oil production around Lake Maracaibo. STB accommodates smaller commercial aircraft typical of Venezuela's domestic network. Cabimas itself grew substantially during the twentieth century oil boom, and the airport has long served as a link between this industrial hub and the country's broader aviation infrastructure, despite facing operational challenges in recent years.
Runways at Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 8835 ft (2693 m) | 130 ft (40 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 122.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.2 MHz |
Airports near Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (STB)
- Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport (VIG) — 49.0 km (30.4 mi)
- La Fria Airport (LFR) — 89.4 km (55.6 mi)
- Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD) — 96.4 km (59.9 mi)
- Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) — 132.1 km (82.1 mi)
- Paramillo Airport (SCI) — 133.5 km (83.0 mi)
- Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ) — 137.4 km (85.4 mi)
- Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport (VLV) — 154.7 km (96.1 mi)
- Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) — 157.0 km (97.6 mi)
STB is Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport serving Cabimas, Venezuela, a domestic air link for this Lake Maracaibo oil-producing region in Zulia State.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport?
The IATA code for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport is STB.
What is the ICAO code for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport?
The ICAO code for Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport is SVSZ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.