Airport
Paramillo Airport (SCI)
Paramillo Airport serves San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira state, and is a small regional gateway in the Venezuelan Andes near the Venezuelan–Colombian border. Located just north of the city, it is mainly used for private, charter and military flights, with road connections for transfers into San Cristóbal and nearby towns.
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About Paramillo Airport
Paramillo Airport is a small regional airport serving San Cristóbal, the capital of Táchira state in western Venezuela. It sits about 3–4 km north of the city centre in the Paramillo area, at an elevation of roughly 1,010 m.
Unlike major commercial hubs, the airport primarily handles private, charter and military flights with small aircraft and helicopters, because its relatively short asphalt runway limits the size of aircraft that can operate there. This makes it a practical entry point for general aviation and specialised flights into the Andean region.
Ground access relies mainly on road transport, with taxis and pre-arranged private transfers linking the airport with central San Cristóbal and surrounding Táchira destinations. Public transport options are limited, so travelers are advised to organise onward transport in advance.
Facilities are modest, with basic waiting and parking areas, and the airport operates in Venezuelan time (VET, UTC-4). For visitors, it functions as a convenient local gateway rather than a large commercial terminal.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Paramillo Airport has a small single passenger terminal serving general aviation and limited regional traffic. Operations are focused on private, charter and military flights using small aircraft and helicopters rather than scheduled commercial airline services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Paramillo Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Paramillo Airport to hotels, the city centre and other destinations in San Cristóbal and across Táchira.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from SCI around San Cristóbal, business appointments or journeys within the Táchira region.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Paramillo Airport to San Cristóbal and onward destinations in the Venezuelan Andes.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Paramillo Airport, San Cristóbal, event venues and nearby towns.
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