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Nelson Mandela International AirportGVNP / RAI

Nelson Mandela International Airport serves Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde. Its ICAO code is GVNP and its IATA code RAI. The longest of its one runway is 03/21, at 6,890 ft (2,100 m). The field is 230 ft (70 m) above sea level. Local time is Atlantic/Cape Verde, UTC-1.

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ICAO
GVNP
IATA
RAI
LONGEST RUNWAY
6,890 ft
2,100 m · 03/21
ELEVATION
230 ft
70 m
TIME ZONE
UTC-1
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
POSITION
14.941°N
23.485°W

Runways

03/216,890 ft · 2,100 mASP

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Questions people ask about Nelson Mandela International Airport

How long is the runway at Nelson Mandela International Airport?

The longest runway, 03/21, is 6,890 ft (2,100 m), surface ASP.

What is the elevation of Nelson Mandela International Airport?

230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level.

What time zone is Nelson Mandela International Airport in?

Atlantic/Cape Verde: UTC-1.

What are the codes for Nelson Mandela International Airport?

ICAO GVNP, IATA RAI. It serves Praia, Cape Verde.

How far can you fly from Praia?
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