General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP)

General Francisco Bermúdez Airport (CUP) serves the coastal city of Carúpano in Sucre State, Venezuela. The airport is currently undergoing a significant modernization and recovery program, with over 85% of the infrastructure conditioning completed as of 2024. These improvements include updated lighting in the passenger terminal, the installation of high-capacity air conditioning units, and the renovation of public spaces. The airport features a single asphalt runway (17/35) measuring approximately 2,000 meters, which handles regional turboprop and small jet aircraft, primarily connecting the region to Caracas and Porlamar. The terminal building offers a range of recently activated services designed to improve the traveler experience. This includes a new cafeteria area, operational X-ray machines for security screening, and a dedicated 24-hour taxi line located directly outside the arrivals hall. While it is not an international airport of entry and lacks customs and immigration facilities, the terminal provides a professional environment for domestic travelers. The airport also maintains a specialized aeronautical fire service on-site to ensure safety standards are met for all commercial and private flight operations. Transit at CUP is notably efficient due to the terminal's compact layout and the current focus on domestic routes. Because the airport does not have a runway lighting system, all flight operations are strictly restricted to daylight hours under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). For passengers connecting through Carúpano—though most will use it as a point of origin or destination—the process is quick, with minimal wait times for baggage reclaim. Ground transportation to the city center is a short 10-minute drive, making the airport a convenient gateway for those visiting the nearby Araya Peninsula or the scenic Paria coast.