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Praia International Airport
Praia International Airport (GVNP/RAI) serves Praia, Cabo Verde. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (03/21, 03L/21R). Field elevation is 230 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: GVNP
- Name: Praia International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 14.9245
- Longitude: -23.4935
- Elevation: 230 ft
- Country: Cabo Verde
- Municipality: Praia
- IATA Code: RAI
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 03/21
- Designation: 03/21
- Dimensions: 2100x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 03L/21R
- Designation: 03L/21R
- Dimensions: 1283x30m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 03R/21L
- Designation: 03R/21L
- Dimensions: 2096x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 118.200 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx CVE 2000/ton
- Parking Fee: CVE 1000/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: CVE
- Remarks: ASA (Aeroportos e Seguranca Aerea) fees. Nelson Mandela International is Cape Verde's main hub.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available. Island location means logistics costs are higher.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport on Praia/Santiago island. E-visa available for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Island airport; wind shear possible. Modern facility opened 2005.
Airport Services
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Cabo Verde Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours before departure; 1 working day minimum for non-scheduled
- Landing Lead Time: 1 working day before intended landing for non-scheduled flights
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require permits. AOC not required for private aircraft.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at GVNP?
- The tower frequency at Praia International Airport is 118.2 MHz.
- What fuel is available at GVNP?
- Praia International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does GVNP require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Praia International Airport (Cabo Verde).