Nestled in the heart of Maiquetia in Venezuela, Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS Airport) is the gateway to the country brimming with architectural wonders and historic sites. The airport serves various destinations in Europe, the middle east, and the Americas and its history date back to 1945.
Being one of the busiest airports in the country, Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) welcomes millions of passengers from all over the world. It has over a period of time evolved into a catalyst of economic development while, at the same time, becoming the foundation stone of cultural confluence.
General Information about Simon Bolivar Airport
The following table is an overview of CCS Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Simón Bolívar International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Instituto Autónomo del Aeropuerto Internacional de Maiquetía |
| Serves | Caracas, Venezuela |
| Hub for | Avior Airlines, Aerolíneas Estelar, Aeropostal, Albatros Airlines, Conviasa, LASER Airlines, RUTACA Airlines, Solar Cargo, Venezolana, Vensecar Internacional |
| Simón Bolívar Airport Code | CCS |
| Simón Bolívar Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Simón Bolívar International Airport Coordinates | 10°36′11″N 066°59′26″W |
| Simón Bolívar Airport Address | HXXX+M99, Maiquetía 1162, La Guaira, Venezuela |
| Official Website | https://aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve/ |
| Official Phone Number | 58 424-2067470 |
| Elevation | 235 ft / 72 m |
Simon Bolivar Airport Code
Simon Bolivar Airport code is CCS. This three-letter IATA code is based on the name of Venezuela’s capital city Caracas. Also referred to as Maiquetia, Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS Airport) is located at a height of 72 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | CCS |
| ICAO CODE | SVMI |
| FAA CODE | — |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 388 |
| COUNTRY CODE | VEN |
| ZIP CODE | Maiquetía 1162 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | CCS |
Simon Bolivar Airport Map
The Simon Bolivar Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Simon Bolivar Airport Terminal
Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS Airport) has two major terminals: International Terminal and Domestic Terminal.
Simon Bolivar Airport (CCS) Runways
Simon Bolivar Airport is serviced by two state-of-the-art asphalt runways on 10/28 and 09/27.
These runways have undergone several renovations in the past decades to meet international standards and accommodate the rising passenger traffic.
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 09-27 | 9,930 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10-28 | 11,483 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Simon Bolivar Airport
Some of the closest airports to CCS Airport are:
- Los Roques Airport – 153 km
- Maracay Airport – 159 km
- Flamingo International Airport – 220 km
- Calabozo Airport – 301 km
- General Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport – 343 km
- San Felipe Airport – 360 km
- Vamdrup Airport – 399 km
Airlines Operating from the airport Simon Bolivar Airport
The following airlines operate from Simon Bolivar Airport:
- Aerocaribe Airlines
- Aeropostal
- Air Europa
- Albatros Airlines
- Avior Airlines
- Caribbean Airlines
- Conviasa
- Copa Airlines
- Estelar Latinoamerica
- Iberia
- LASER Airlines
- Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas
- RUTACA Airlines
- SASCA
- TAP Air Portugal
- Turkish Airlines
- Venezolana
- Wingo
