Airport
Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF)
Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport is a small gateway serving San Felipe and the Yaracuy region of Venezuela. Compare transfer options to central San Felipe, Barquisimeto, Valencia, Puerto Cabello, and nearby areas, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport
Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport is the main airport serving San Felipe and the state of Yaracuy in north-central Venezuela. It is the only airfield in Yaracuy and functions as a compact civil and international facility, handling domestic commercial flights together with private and general aviation activity.
Located in the Las Flores sector of Cocorote Municipality, the airport lies about 5 kilometres from the centre of San Felipe. Its history dates back to 1949, and after a period of rehabilitation it was formally reopened in 2015 before commercial passenger service resumed in early 2024 with flights connecting San Felipe to Maiquetía near Caracas.
The airport is reached by road from San Felipe, with onward connections to Barquisimeto, Valencia, and Puerto Cabello. Travelers can use taxis, private transfers, rental cars, or arranged chauffeur services to continue to the city centre and surrounding areas of Yaracuy.
Because it is a small single-terminal airport, passengers experience short walking distances and a straightforward arrival and departure process. Its position close to San Felipe makes it a convenient entry point for the city, the Yaracuy region, and nearby destinations.
Terminal Overview
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Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport operates as a compact, single-terminal facility serving San Felipe and the wider Yaracuy region. It handles domestic commercial flights together with private and general aviation activity.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport to hotels in San Felipe, central Yaracuy, and other locations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from SNF to San Felipe, business appointments, events, or day trips around Yaracuy and nearby states.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport for independent travel around San Felipe and onward journeys to Barquisimeto, Valencia, or Puerto Cabello.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for group travel between Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport, San Felipe, event venues, and destinations across Yaracuy.
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