International hub · Boa Vista Isl, Cape Verde

Boa Vista Isl/Rabil

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Elevation
69 ft
Coordinates
16°08′N 22°53′W
Local time
Atlantic/Cape Verde

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Field information

GVBA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Boa Vista Isl/Rabil (GVBA/BVC) has one runway, 03/21, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0900-1900 and by Notam. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GVBA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Cape Verde

  • Country

    Cape Verde

    CV

  • Municipality

    Rabil

  • Elevation

    69 ft

  • Position

    16.1365, -22.8889

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0900-1900 and by Notam

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

Runways · GVBA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03/216,890 ft (2,100 m)148 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GVBA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Boa Vista Isl/Rabil (GVBA / BVC) in Boa Vista Isl, Cape Verde, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GVBA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at GVBA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Cape Verde

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Cape Verde. Applicable permit lead times for Cape Verde are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Cape Verde are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at GVBA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at GVBA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GVBA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GVBA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GVBA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GVBA: 16° 8′ 11″ N 22° 53′ 20″ W; elevation 69 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Boa Vista Isl

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Boa Vista Isl. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GVBA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GVBA

    Support for freighter operations into GVBA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where GVBA sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Boa Vista Isl/Rabil — one desk for the whole trip.

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