General José Antonio Anzoátegui International Airport (IATA: BLA, ICAO: SVBC) serves Barcelona, the capital of Anzoátegui State in northeastern Venezuela. It is one of the most important airports in the country's eastern region, supporting both commercial passenger traffic and cargo operations tied to Venezuela's oil industry. The airport is named after José Antonio Anzoátegui, a hero of the Venezuelan War of Independence. It handles domestic routes to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities, as well as international services. Operations have been affected in recent years by Venezuela's broader economic crisis, which has reduced airline frequency and passenger volumes significantly.