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    "addressCountry": "Venezuela",
    "addressLocality": "Casigua El Cubo"
  },
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    "General Aviation / Corporate Charter"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
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      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
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      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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  "city": "Casigua El Cubo",
  "code": "CUV",
  "connection_tips": "Casigua El Cubo Airport (CUV) is a vital and specialized regional aviation facility located in the municipality of Jes\u00fas Mar\u00eda Sempr\u00fan in Zulia State, Venezuela. For travelers, it is critical to realize that CUV primarily serves as a utility hub for the region's prominent oil and agricultural industries and does not currently host regularly scheduled commercial passenger airline services. The airfield features a single 1,650-meter asphalt runway (08/26) that is well-suited for light to mid-sized turboprops and executive jets frequently used by corporate personnel, governmental agencies, and humanitarian missions.\n\nBecause the airport is situated near the southwestern border with Colombia, it plays a key role in regional logistics and border security; travelers arriving via charter should ensure they have all necessary identification and cross-border permits ready. For those requiring commercial airline connections to Caracas or international destinations, the nearest active major hub is La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo, which requires a significant road transfer of several hours through the Catatumbo region. The 'terminal' at CUV is a basic and functional structure focused on essential check-in and waiting areas, with virtually no public retail or dining amenities on-site.\n\nVisitors should source all travel supplies in the town of Casigua El Cubo or Maracaibo before heading to the airfield. Ground transportation is limited to local taxis and pre-arranged private company vehicles; it is highly recommended to settle your ground logistics well in advance, especially during the tropical rainy season when road conditions in Zulia can deteriorate. CUV remains a basic but indispensable node for the industrial and humanitarian infrastructure of western Venezuela.",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Casigua El Cubo Airport.",
    "Primarily serves oil industry charters\u2014no regular commercial flights available.",
    "Road transfer to Maracaibo airport required for major domestic connections.",
    "Pre-arrange private ground transport\u2014limited taxi service to this remote field.",
    "Bring cross-border permits if arriving from nearby Colombian territory."
  ],
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  "iataCode": "CUV",
  "icao": "SVCG",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 8.75814,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": -72.536301,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Casigua El Cubo Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CCS",
      "name": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International"
    },
    {
      "code": "STB",
      "name": "Miguel Urdaneta Fern\u00e1ndez Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Casigua El Cubo Airport (CUV) is a regional airfield located in the municipality of Jes\u00fas Mar\u00eda Sempr\u00fan in Zulia State, Venezuela. Situated near the southwestern border with Colombia, the airport serves as a vital transportation point for the region's prominent oil and agricultural industries. With a single asphalt runway (08/26) measuring approximately 1,650 meters, primarily accommodating light to mid-sized aircraft used for corporate transport, cargo, and government operations.\n\nThe terminal facilities at Casigua El Cubo are functional but basic, reflecting its primary role as a utility airport rather than a commercial passenger hub. The small passenger building houses essential check-in areas and a modest waiting room. While it lacks modern amenities such as retail shops, restaurants, or lounges, it provides the necessary infrastructure for processing domestic travelers and specialized crews. Its location just a few kilometers from the town center allows for quick access to local services and industrial sites, making it an efficient entry point for those with business in the surrounding Catatumbo region.\n\nTransit at CUV is straightforward and almost exclusively domestic. There are no scheduled commercial airline services currently operating on a regular basis, so most arrivals are via private charter or state-owned flights. Because the airport is not designated as an international airport of entry, it lacks customs and immigration facilities. For travelers requiring connections to major Venezuelan cities like Caracas or Maracaibo, a road transfer to a larger commercial hub is typically necessary. Ground transportation to and from the airport is primarily via local taxi or private company vehicles, as there is no formal public transit serving the airfield.",
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