International hub · Mindelo, Cape Verde

Sao Pedro/Cesaria Evora International

GVSVVXE
Elevation
66 ft
Coordinates
16°50′N 25°03′W
Local time
Atlantic/Cape Verde

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Field information

GVSV runways, fuel & airport data

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

Sao Pedro/Cesaria Evora International (GVSV/VXE) has one runway, 06/24, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GVSV, 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

    São Pedro

  • Elevation

    66 ft

  • Position

    16.8334, -25.0553

  • Traffic level

    Low

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · GVSV

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
06/246,561 ft (2,000 m)98 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GVSV.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sao Pedro/Cesaria Evora International (GVSV / VXE) in Mindelo, Cape Verde, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GVSV 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 GVSV

  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 GVSV

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GVSV

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GVSV

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GVSV: 16° 50′ 0″ N 25° 3′ 19″ W; elevation 66 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Mindelo

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GVSV

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

Location

Where GVSV sits in the network

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Operating into GVSV?

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

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