Regional airport · Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde

Sao Nicolau/Preguica

GVSNSNE
Elevation
669 ft
Coordinates
16°35′N 24°17′W
Local time
Atlantic/Cape Verde

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Field information

GVSN runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sao Nicolau/Preguica (GVSN/SNE) has one runway, 01/19, 4,593 ft (1,400 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 GVSN, 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

    Preguiça

  • Elevation

    669 ft

  • Position

    16.5889, -24.2841

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 5

Runways · GVSN

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/194,593 ft (1,400 m)98 ftasphalt—

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GVSN.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sao Nicolau/Preguica (GVSN / SNE) in Sao Nicolau, Cape Verde, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GVSN 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 GVSN

  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 GVSN

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GVSN

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GVSN

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GVSN: 16° 35′ 20″ N 24° 17′ 3″ W; elevation 669 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Sao Nicolau

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GVSN

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

Location

Where GVSN sits in the network

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Operating into GVSN?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sao Nicolau/Preguica — one desk for the whole trip.

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