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CCS Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Simon Bolivar International Airport. (IATA: CCS, ICAO:SVMI) is located in the the city of Caracas, Venezuela. Phone Number :+58424-2067470

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IATA Code

CCS

ICAO Code

SVMI

Name

Simon Bolivar International Airport.

Type

Country / Region

Venezuela (VE)

City

Caracas

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+58424-2067470

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Simon Bolivar International Airport. (CCS)

ICAO: SVMI | Maiquetía, Venezuela | Primary international gateway for Caracas

Simon Bolivar International Airport. is an international passenger and air cargo gateway serving Caracas and the surrounding Venezuelan market. The airport is located in Maiquetía, approximately 21 kilometres west of central Caracas, and is connected with the capital’s commercial and industrial demand through the coastal corridor. Its logistics role is shaped by international connectivity to the Americas and selected long-haul markets, while local cargo handling depends on the operating airline, ground handler, customs status and available warehouse capacity.

Conviasa, LASER Airlines, Solar Cargo and Transcarga are identified in the supplied airport record as operators associated with the airport. For freight, our service team treats this airport as a gateway requiring early confirmation of routing, uplift, documentation, customs handling and final delivery arrangements rather than as a guaranteed direct-freighter solution.

Key Highlights

International gateway: Suitable for Venezuela-bound and Venezuela-originating shipments, subject to current airline schedules and acceptance rules.
Caracas market access: The airport’s Maiquetía location provides access to the Caracas metropolitan area, although coastal-to-inland road movements require delivery planning.
Carrier-dependent cargo capacity: Available uplift, aircraft type, commodity acceptance and transfer options may vary materially by airline and routing.
Documentation-sensitive environment: Commercial invoices, packing details, consignee information and customs instructions should be checked before cargo is tendered.
Forwarder-controlled planning: Our service team recommends confirming the complete airport-to-consignee chain, including customs broker, storage, release and local delivery.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific warehouse operators, storage dimensions, operating hours and equipment availability can change. Our team confirms the applicable service with the airline, handling agent and customs broker before booking.

General cargo handling

Standard export and import cargo is normally subject to airline acceptance, security screening, terminal cut-offs and warehouse receiving procedures. Piece count, dimensions and gross weight must match the airway bill.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipments require advance confirmation of cool-room access, handover timing, packaging performance and final-mile temperature control. Do not assume continuous airport-side storage.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods acceptance depends on the airline, commodity classification, packing instruction, shipper’s declaration and available handling capability. Pre-approval is required before cargo delivery.

Customs and controlled release

Import release, inspection, duties and document review are handled under Venezuelan customs procedures. Our service team coordinates with the appointed broker and consignee rather than treating terminal arrival as customs clearance.

Special handling

Oversized cargo, valuables, live animals, human remains and restricted commodities require a commodity-specific feasibility check, airline approval and an agreed delivery plan.

Storage and demurrage control

Storage periods, free-time rules and charges are carrier- and facility-specific. Consignees should be ready with broker instructions and payment arrangements before arrival.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Americas: Shipments may be planned through available connections in the Caribbean, Central America, North America or South America, depending on the carrier’s current network and cargo acceptance.
Europe and other long-haul markets: Routing may involve direct or interline connections where available; aircraft capacity, transfer permissions and seasonal schedules must be confirmed at quotation stage.
Carrier options: Conviasa, LASER Airlines, Solar Cargo and Transcarga are named in the supplied airport record, but current cargo service, destination coverage and uplift are subject to operational confirmation.
Transit planning: Actual transit time is affected by booking confirmation, connection availability, customs inspection, warehouse cut-offs, weekends, public holidays and local delivery conditions. Our team provides a routing-specific estimate rather than a universal airport transit promise.

Planning rule: Obtain a confirmed space allocation and written cut-off from the operating carrier before moving export cargo to the terminal.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Caracas and the wider coastal and central Venezuelan commercial area, with final delivery dependent on road access, consignee location and local security arrangements.
Typical export considerations: Perishable products, food-related cargo, industrial materials and other Venezuela-originating commodities may require additional phytosanitary, sanitary, origin or export documentation depending on the product.
Typical import considerations: Machinery parts, industrial inputs, electronics, spare parts, apparel, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products are commonly evaluated on a shipment-by-shipment basis.
High-risk planning categories: Medicines, perishables, batteries, chemicals, valuable cargo and oversized pieces require early review of permits, packaging, temperature control, insurance and airline restrictions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-offs are not interchangeable with passenger check-in times. Confirm warehouse acceptance time, screening deadline, documentation cut-off and any special-cargo deadline for the selected flight.
Air waybill accuracy: The master and house air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details must be consistent. Product descriptions should be specific enough for airline and customs review.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide UN classification, packing instruction, labels, marks and shipper’s declaration where applicable. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and magnetized materials must be screened before booking.
Customs and delivery: Import cargo may be held for document review, valuation checks or physical inspection. The consignee should appoint a broker, prepare payment of applicable charges and confirm who is authorized to collect the cargo.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, piece count, value, origin, destination and proposed Incoterm before requesting space.
Request routing alternatives at the same time, including connection points and transfer responsibility, because capacity and acceptance can differ between direct, interline and charter solutions.
Use export-grade packaging with visible handling marks, accurate labels and moisture protection suitable for coastal humidity and road transport. Do not overstate or understate dimensions and weight.
For temperature-sensitive, dangerous, valuable or time-critical cargo, obtain written carrier approval and define the contingency plan before tendering the shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our shipment be booked as a direct service to Simon Bolivar International Airport.?

Possibly, but direct availability depends on the origin, operating airline, aircraft capacity, commodity and current schedule. Our service team verifies the actual routing and confirms whether a connection is required.

How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?

There is no single universal cut-off. The applicable time is set by the booked airline and handling facility and may be earlier for dangerous goods, perishables, live animals or screened cargo. We provide the confirmed cut-off with the booking instructions.

Does airport arrival mean that import cargo is ready for delivery?

No. Arrival, customs release and physical collection are separate stages. The consignee or appointed broker may need to complete document review, inspection, duty or charge settlement and terminal release procedures.

Can our team ship lithium batteries or other dangerous goods?

Only after commodity classification, packaging, marking, documentation and airline acceptance have been verified. Send the Safety Data Sheet and battery details to our team before the booking is finalized.

What information is needed for a reliable freight quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity, HS code, dimensions per piece, gross weight, number of pieces, cargo value, ready date, Incoterm, temperature requirement and any special handling or customs needs.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identifiers, supplied name, location description, associated operators and contact details are based on the airport record provided for this page. Operational information is presented as qualified forwarding guidance; schedules, acceptance, handling capacity, customs requirements and charges must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

Reference type	Source domain	Verification boundary
International aviation standards and airport identification	icao.int	Use for ICAO-related reference information; operational cargo acceptance remains carrier-specific.
Air transport and cargo industry reference	iata.org	Use for industry standards and airline cargo guidance; current schedules and local handling must be confirmed.
Venezuelan customs authority reference	seniat.gob.ve	Use for customs and tax authority information; shipment-specific clearance depends on the applicable procedure and broker.
Airport and local operator confirmation	Official airport, airline and ground-handler channels	Required for terminal procedures, warehouse cut-offs, storage, special cargo acceptance and current routing.

This page intentionally avoids unverified claims about runway specifications, warehouse area, throughput, flight frequency, operating hours, storage capacity, charges and guaranteed transit times.