The Venezuelan armed forces have adopted an unusual tactic to protect key airfields, stationing aircraft at the ends of runways at night to prevent unauthorized takeoffs and landings. This practice covers most of the country's facilities and involves moving aircraft daily in the morning to clear the runways for scheduled operations. Military officials in Caracas announced the move, noting that the measures are aimed at neutralizing potential threats amid growing tensions with the United States. Specifically, media reports have surfaced of footage from the Generalissimo Francisco de Miranda air base in Caracas documenting the implementation of this strategy amid recent accusations against US forces of militarizing the Caribbean.

According to sources close to the Venezuelan Ministry of Defense, the lanes are blocked daily at sunset and continue until dawn, when personnel quickly move vehicles to parking areas. This system, according to analysts, minimizes the risk of sabotage or subversion, especially given recent incidents involving strikes on Venezuelan vessels in the area. The Caracas base, also known as La Carlota, serves as a key hub for anti-aircraft systems, including Russian Buk-M2Es, and is historically associated with the events of 1992, when it was bombed during the attempted coup against Hugo Chávez. Since 2005, the facility has been used exclusively for military purposes and medical evacuations, making it a priority target for precautionary measures.