
Regional airport · Maio, Cape Verde
Maio
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- Coordinates
- 15°09′N 23°13′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Cape Verde
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Field information
GVMA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Maio (GVMA/MMO) has one runway, 01/19, 3,937 ft (1,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GVMA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Atlantic/Cape Verde
Country
Cape Verde
CV
Municipality
Vila do Maio
Elevation
36 ft
Position
15.1559, -23.2137
Fuel
No fuel available
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · GVMA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) | — | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GVMA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Maio (GVMA / MMO) in Maio, Cape Verde, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GVMA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at GVMA
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 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.
- 02
Ground Handling at GVMA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GVMA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at GVMA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GVMA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to GVMA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GVMA: 15° 9′ 21″ N 23° 12′ 49″ W; elevation 36 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Maio
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Maio. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GVMA.
- 06
Cargo Operations at GVMA
Support for freighter operations into GVMA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GVMA sits in the network
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- GVMTMosteirosMosteiros, Cape Verde66 NM264°→
- GVSFFogo/Sao FilipeSao Filipe, Cape Verde75 NM258°→
- GVACSal/Amilcar Cabral InternationalSal, Cape Verde96 NM009°→
- GVSVSao Pedro/Cesaria Evora InternationalMindelo, Cape Verde146 NM314°→
Operating into GVMA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Maio — one desk for the whole trip.