GVNP · RAI
Nelson Mandela International Airport
Praia, Sotavento IslandsElevation 230 ftLarge airport
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03/21
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Nelson Mandela International Airport is in Praia, Sotavento Islands. Field elevation 230 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAGVNP / RAI
RegionSotavento Islands
CountryCape Verde
Coordinates14.9411, -23.4847
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.2
PRAIA APP
APP
118.2
PRAIA TWR
TWR
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does GVNP have a METAR?
Yes. GVNP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does GVNP have a TAF?
When GVNP 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 GVNP?
GVNP sits at 230 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for GVNP?
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.