Medium airport · Mérida, Venezuela
Alberto Carnevalli Airport
Until 2008, it was the main airport in the state of Merida and one of the most important in the Andean region and the country, at which time new regulations limited commercial operations there. Its IATA code is MRD. Its ICAO code is SVMD. It has 1 runway, longest 5,348 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,007 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Mérida, Venezuela |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MRD |
| ICAO code | SVMD |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,348 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,007 ft |
| Coordinates | 8.5821° N, 71.1610° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Alberto Carnevalli Airport is known for
Until 2008, it was the main airport in the state of Merida and one of the most important in the Andean region and the country, at which time new regulations limited commercial operations there.
History
Commercial service resumed to Caracas on 1 August 2013, after being suspended for 5 years due to the crash of Santa Bárbara Airlines Flight 518. Until 2008, it was the main airport in the state of Merida and one of the most important in the Andean region and the country, at which time new regulations limited commercial operations there.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Alberto Carnevalli Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sierra La Culata National Park · Venezuela · 20.6 miles away
- Sierra Nevada National Park · Venezuela · 31.5 miles away
- Tapo-Caparo National Park · Venezuela · 68.3 miles away
- Guaramacal National Park · Venezuela · 78.9 miles away
- Chorro El Indio National Park · Venezuela · 89.4 miles away
- Dinira National Park · Venezuela · 89.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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64.7 miles awayDr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alberto Carnevalli Airport?
Until 2008, it was the main airport in the state of Merida and one of the most important in the Andean region and the country, at which time new regulations limited commercial operations there.
What is the airport code for Alberto Carnevalli Airport?
Alberto Carnevalli Airport — its IATA code is MRD and its ICAO code is SVMD.
Where is Alberto Carnevalli Airport located?
Alberto Carnevalli Airport serves Mérida, Venezuela. Its coordinates are 8.5821° N, 71.1610° W.
What is the history of Alberto Carnevalli Airport?
Commercial service resumed to Caracas on 1 August 2013, after being suspended for 5 years due to the crash of Santa Bárbara Airlines Flight 518. Until 2008, it was the main airport in the state of Merida and one of the most important in the Andean region and the country, at which time new regulations limited commercial operations there.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#6298
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Carnevalli_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.