Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela

1929Founded
1Aircraft types
1Base airports
VH · ALVIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela is the flag carrier airline of Venezuela, founded in 1929. Based at Simón Bolívar International Airport in Caracas, it operates a focused fleet serving the Venezuelan market and regional routes.

Fleet

Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela (IATA: VH, ICAO: ALV) is Venezuela's longstanding airline, established in 1929, making it one of the oldest carriers in South America. The airline operates from its primary hub at Simón Bolívar International Airport near Caracas, serving as the centre for its network operations and connections.

The airline's network connects major Venezuelan cities and regional destinations. As the national carrier, Aeropostal plays a key role in domestic aviation and maintains important links to neighboring countries in the Caribbean and South America.

The fleet comprises McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft, a twin-engine jet known for medium-range operations. This aircraft type is well-suited to the airline's regional mission, offering reliable service on routes throughout Venezuela and across the region.