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    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Venezuela",
    "addressLocality": "Icabar\u00fa"
  },
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    "General Aviation and Private Charter",
    "Military and Government Transport"
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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"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Icabar\u00fa",
  "code": "ICA",
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  "connection_tips": "Icabar\u00fa Airport (ICA) is an exceptionally remote regional aviation facility located in the Gran Sabana region of southern Venezuela, serving the small mining town of Icabar\u00fa near the Brazilian border. The airport primarily handles domestic flights and private charters operated by regional carriers like Rutaca and specialized bush pilot organizations, connecting Icabar\u00fa to the regional hub at Ciudad Bol\u00edvar (CBL). For international travelers, the journey requires first flying into Caracas (CCS) and then taking a regional flight to Ciudad Bol\u00edvar before reaching Icabar\u00fa. Upon arrival at the Icabar\u00fa airstrip, expect extremely basic infrastructure. The airfield features a single unpaved runway and lacks a formal terminal building, commercial dining, or retail services.\n\nTravelers must be entirely self-sufficient, bringing their own food, water, and essential medical supplies. Ground transportation is highly informal, consisting primarily of local private vehicles or 4x4 trucks for transit into the town center, which is located just a short drive from the strip. Most visitors coordinate a pickup through their local host or a specialized eco-tour operator. Before traveling to this part of Venezuela, ensure you have all required regional permits and are up to date on malaria prophylaxis.\n\nThe regional climate is tropical and humid, with a significant rainy season from May to November that can lead to localized road challenges and potential light aircraft delays. Travelers should ensure they have sufficient Venezuelan Bol\u00edvares (VES) or US dollars in cash, as card systems and ATMs are virtually non-existent in this part of the country. When connecting from Icabar\u00fa back to an international flight in Caracas, always allow for a multi-day buffer to account for the unpredictable nature of regional aviation. This is a true frontier location where local knowledge and preparedness are the keys to a successful connection.",
  "country": "Venezuela",
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  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.",
    "Icabaru Airport serves a remote region of southern Venezuela.",
    "It mainly handles domestic flights and private charters.",
    "Most travelers connect through Caracas and Ciudad Bolivar.",
    "Expect very basic facilities at the airstrip."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Icabar\u00fa+Airport",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
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    "recent_reviews": [],
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  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=VES",
  "iataCode": "ICA",
  "icao": "SVIC",
  "international": false,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 4.33632,
  "layover_planner_info": "Few on-site services; arrange necessities before arrival.",
  "longitude": -61.739601,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 110,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline representatives or airport staff for assistance.",
  "name": "Icabar\u00fa Airport",
  "region": "South America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "CCS",
      "name": "Sim\u00f3n Bol\u00edvar International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "PPH",
      "name": "Parai-tepu\u00ed Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VIG",
      "name": "Juan Pablo P\u00e9rez Alfonso Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "VLV",
      "name": "Dr. Antonio Nicol\u00e1s Brice\u00f1o Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Icabar\u00fa Airport, identified by the IATA code ICA and ICAO code SVIC, is a vital remote aviation facility serving the village of Icabar\u00fa in the Bol\u00edvar State of southeastern Venezuela. Situated deep within the Gran Sabana region near the Brazilian border, the airport stands as an indispensable lifeline for this isolated community, where overland travel is exceptionally challenging due to the rugged jungle terrain. It serves as the primary logistical hub for the local gold mining industry and a critical link for the Indigenous Pem\u00f3n people residing in the surrounding rainforest.\n\nThe airport features a modest physical infrastructure tailored for remote bush operations, consisting of a single unpaved dirt runway measuring 1,170 meters in length. As a specialized frontier facility, it does not host a conventional commercial passenger terminal or standard retail and dining amenities; instead, the airport experience is highly informal, with passengers and cargo typically processed in small, functional structures near the airstrip. Technical support is minimal, and the facility is uniquely equipped with a non-directional beacon (ICA NDB) to assist pilots navigating the often unpredictable weather and dense canopy of the Venezuelan Amazon.\n\nFlight operations at Icabar\u00fa are exclusively managed through private charters, government missions, and specialized air taxi services, as there are no scheduled commercial airline connections to the major hubs. The airport plays a fundamental role in the regional economy by facilitating the transport of essential supplies such as food, medicine, and industrial equipment, while also serving as a critical base for emergency medical evacuations. Ground transportation from the airstrip is primarily via local mototaxis and 4x4 vehicles, providing a short transit to the town center and the nearby river ports. The facility remains a cornerstone of Venezuela's southern frontier infrastructure, ensuring that the remote mining and conservation outposts of Bol\u00edvar remain connected to the national network.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/SVIC/Icabar\u00fa-Airport"
}