GVAC · SID
Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Espargos, Barlavento IslandsElevation 177 ftLarge airport
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01/19
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is in Espargos, Barlavento Islands. Field elevation 177 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGVAC / SID
RegionBarlavento Islands
CountryCape Verde
Coordinates16.7414, -22.9494
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
345.2
A/G
A/G
126.4
SAL APP - (V)
APP
127.6
AWOS
AWOS
119.7
TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GVAC have a METAR?
Yes. GVAC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does GVAC have a TAF?
When GVAC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at GVAC?
GVAC sits at 177 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GVAC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.