Aerodrome Data
GVNP (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is located on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, about 3 km northeast of the capital city Praia. It sits near the east coast and serves as the main domestic hub, while also handling some international flights.
Aerodrome Details
| Amilcar Cabral | |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GVNP |
| IATA | RAI |
| Elevation | 311ft |
| Transition Altitude | 7000ft |
| Transition Level | by ATC (see TL table) |
| Mag Variation | 8º W |
Transition Levels
The following table should only be to determine the Transition Level for Nelson Mandela International airport (GVNP).
| QNH Range | TL |
|---|---|
| 942.2 - 959.4 | 100 |
| 959.5 - 977.1 | 95 |
| 977.2 - 995.0 | 90 |
| 995.1 - 1013.2 | 85 |
| 1013.3 - 1031.6 | 80 |
| 1031.7 - 1050.3 | 75 |
Declared Distances
| Runway | Course | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 031º | 2005 | 2005 | 2005 | 1900 |
| 21 | 221º | 2005 | 2005 | 2005 | 2005 |
Radio Navigation & Landing Aids
| Type | ID | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| VOR DME NDB | SNT | 116.6 MHz |
Aprons
| Apron | Stands | Entry/Exit Point | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Apron | 1A - 8A | Twy B / A |
ATS Frequencies
| Position | Callsign | Frequency | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GVNP_ATIS | Amilcabral ATIS | 127.700 | - |
| GVSC_DEL | Sal Delivery | 122.100 | Event use only, When online covers all airports in the FIR |
| GVNP_TWR | Amilcabral Tower | 118.200 | - |
| GVSC_APP | Sal Approach | 126.400 | - |
| GVSC_U_APP | Sal Approach | 128.300 | - |
| GVSC_CTR | Sal Control/Oceanic | 127.100 | - |