This version of SVMI created by LatinVFR is detailed with many good points and lots for the sim pilot to enjoy. About the only thing the two versions have in common is that they both have two runways. The charts are recent and include everything you will need to fly in and out of this airport realistically.Ĭomparing the default FSX and LatinVFR versions of Simon Bolivar International airport the differences are obvious and significant. They also include a little bit of nice to know info giving us the list of airlines using the airport, their destinations plus the terminal they use.
The manual contains the usual information such as airport history, scenery and airport specs, some set up tips and an FAQ section. You get two documents a product manual and a set of aerodrome charts. If at some point you change your mind you will need to rerun the installer. During the installation you are presented with a screen that allows you to select certain scenery options for static aircraft and volumetric grass. Installation was simple process and required very little user intervention. In 2011 just under 10 million passengers passed through the airport’s facilities.
As a point of interest both runways are sloped but runway 09/27’s slope is quite noticeable having a difference in elevation of 129ft. It is the busiest international airport in the country with two runways 10/28 11,438ft and 09/27 9,930ft. Simón Bolívar International Airport of Maiquetia, ICAO: SVMI is an international airport located in Maiquetia, Venezuela which is about 13kms from Caracas.