Also known as Praia International Airport, Nelson Mandela International Airport is located on Santiago Island in Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago made up of ten islands just off the north-west coast of Africa. Here’s what operators need to know about Cape Verde’s airport.

Cities:	Praia	Country:	Cape Verde
ICAO:	GVNP	IATA:	RAI
Lead time for permit approval:	48 hours	Latitude/longitude:	14°55′27.12″N 23°29′38.04″W
Elevation:	324 ft.	AOE:	Yes
Fuel:	Jet A1	Slots:	Yes
PPR:	Yes	Tower frequency:	118.2
Operating hours:	24/7	Timezone:	GMT -1

On the Ground

PCN: 049FBXU
Length of longest runway: 2100 x 45 meters
Type of aircraft handled: BOEING, AIRBUS, ATR
Navaid: Available
Terminal capacity: 662,356 passengers per year
Cargo capacity: 1109T
Equipment: Available
Alternative airports: GVNC, GVBA, GVSV, GQNO, GOBD

Operational Information

Slots are required
Parking is available
Crew do not require a visa but must have crew badges, uniforms, and be on the GenDec

Contact numbers

Police: 132
Fire: 131
Airport authority: +238 2633471
AIS: +238 2411730

Accommodation

Pestana Tropico
Hotel Perola
Hotel VIP Praia

Climate

Average annual temperatures range from 24°C to 30°. The wet season generally hits between August and October. Autumn and spring are dry with little rainfall, so, unless you want to get wet, this is the best time to go to Cape Verde.

Tourist Attractions

To visit the official Nelson Mandela International Airport website, click here

For support with your flight operations to Cape Verde, contact UAS