General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport

General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport is one of the most important facilities in Venezuela. It connects this beautiful country to the rest of the world, hosts its guests with open arms from all walks of life, and welcomes a plethora of cultures with endless warmth. It is nestled in the heart of Barcelona–the city famous for the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudi. 

General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA Airport) has been named after the Brigadier General who served during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

GeneraI Information about General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

The following table is an overview of SUB Airport indicated below:

AirportGeneral Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport
Airport TypePublic
ServesBarcelona
Hubs forAvior Airlines
General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport CodeBLA
BLA Airport TerminalsOne Terminal
BLA Airport Runway2
BLA Airport Coordinates10°06′26″N 64°41′21″W
General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport AddressAv. Aeropuerto, Barcelona 6001, Anzoátegui, Venezuela
Contact Number58 281-2752035
Websitefloripa-airport.com
Elevation5 m / 17 ft

General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport Code

General Anzoátegui Airport code is BLA. This three-letter IATA code is based on Barcelona city in Venezuela which the airport serves. Located 8 meters above sea level, General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA Airport) is a hub for Avior Airlines. 

General Anzoátegui Airport (BLA) Runways 

There are two runways at the airport: Runway 20 and Runway 33. They both have displaced thresholds of 300 meters and 240 meters respectively. Barcelona VORTAC is also located on the runway threshold about 0.36 nautical miles. 

NameLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
02-209,186 ft131 ftAsphaltYes
15-339,842 ft131 ftAsphaltYes

General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport Map

The BLA Airport location map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.

General Anzoátegui Airport Terminal

General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport has one terminal. which is Terminal 1. Terminal 1 has 24 check-in counters, 6 immigration counters, 6 customs counters, and 4 boarding gates. It also has a variety of amenities and services for passengers, including a food court, duty-free shops, ATMs, currency exchange bureaus, and a VIP lounge.

Nearest Airport to General Anzoátegui Airport

Some of the closest airports to BLA Airport are:

  • Anaco Airport: 87 km
  • Santiago Mariano Caribbean International Airport: 119 km
  • San Tome Airport: 159 km
  • Vamdrup Airport : 173 km
  • General Jose Francisco Bermudez Airport : 224 km
  • Guiria New: 265 km
  • Ciudad Bolivar Airport : 290 km
  • Simon Bolivar International Airport of Maiquetia: 343 km

Major Airlines Operating from General Anzoátegui Airport

The following airlines operate from BLA Airport:

  • Avior Airlines
  • Conviasa
  • LASER Airlines
  • RUTACA Airlines

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