Airport
Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport (SBB)
Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) is a small regional gateway serving the town of Santa Bárbara de Barinas and the western part of Barinas state in Venezuela. From here travelers can reach the town centre in minutes and continue toward Barinas, Mérida, and other destinations in the Andean foothills and surrounding plains.
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About Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport
Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport (SBB) is a small civil airport serving the town of Santa Bárbara de Barinas in the western part of Barinas state, Venezuela. It functions mainly as a regional gateway for domestic flights and general aviation, linking this part of the Andean foothills and the surrounding plains with the rest of the country.
The airport sits about 1 km south of the town centre at an elevation of roughly 180 metres above sea level. Its single asphalt runway measures approximately 1,695 metres and serves a compact terminal handling passenger, cargo, and light aircraft operations.
Because the facility is small, the travel experience is simple and typically faster than at larger airports. Passengers can reach the town centre in a few minutes by taxi or private transfer, while Barinas, the state capital, lies about 140 km to the northeast and is accessible by road.
Within the region, the airport provides useful onward access toward the city of Barinas and the Andean areas of Mérida state, making it a practical entry point for travelers visiting western Barinas and nearby destinations.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport operates passenger services through a single small terminal building. Domestic arrivals and departures are handled in the same compact facility, with general aviation sharing the airport's limited infrastructure.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Santa Bárbara de Barinas Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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