The airport is named for Antonio Nicolás Briceño (es), a lawyer and officer during the Venezuelan War of Independence.

The Valera VOR-DME (Ident: VRA) is located 4.7 nautical miles (8.7 km) off the threshold of Runway 21.

Then on April 7, again during a press conference at the VIP Lounge, Avior Airlines managers announced postponement of the opening date to Monday, June 15 of the same year.

The new SAET Director, Anibal Villegas, has made improvements to the airport, including new fuel storage tanks.

Currently the Colonel Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport offers the following services:[citation needed]