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