Some members have asked how expensive is Venezuelan airspace. Well for a small aircraft, like a C525, it comes out to around US$ 1.00 per nautical mile flown. This makes it amongst the most expensive chunks of airspace around. Therefore, pick you routes carefully.

The good news is that Venezuela has softened its stance on the arrival of non-Venezuelan aircraft and you can now make short trips (less than 72 hours) and technical stops with less hassle than before. However, you should still consider the need to go there as you will still need local handling and if an extended stay is required for any reason (mechanical) then things can get really difficult in a hurry.

Rick Gardner
Caribbean Sky Tours