International hub · Praia, Cape Verde

Praia/Nelson Mandela Intl

GVNPRAI
Elevation
230 ft
Coordinates
14°56′N 23°29′W
Local time
Atlantic/Cape Verde

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Field information

GVNP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Praia/Nelson Mandela Intl (GVNP/RAI) has one runway, 03/21, 6,890 ft (2,100 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GVNP, 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

    Praia

  • Elevation

    230 ft

  • Position

    14.9411, -23.4847

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · GVNP

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

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GVNP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Praia/Nelson Mandela Intl (GVNP / RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GVNP 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 GVNP

  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 GVNP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GVNP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GVNP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GVNP: 14° 56′ 28″ N 23° 29′ 5″ W; elevation 230 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Praia

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GVNP

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

Location

Where GVNP sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Praia/Nelson Mandela Intl — one desk for the whole trip.

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