SVSO is the most important airport in the state of Tachira, located about 40 kilometers from the city of San Cristobal, capital of the state of Tachira. It currently has direct connections with Caracas, Valencia and Porlamar as well as general aviation flights. It also functions as a military air base for the Bolivarian National Armed Force and as a logistical base. Mayor Buenaventura Vivas Guerrero International Airport has one of the longest runways in the country, with a length of 3020 meters and a width of 45 meters, which makes it very safe because it allows enough take-off run for larger aircraft.