Nelson Mandela International Airport

Praia, Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde

Also known as: Santiago Island

International Airport ✓ Scheduled Service

Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde

Local Time —

Elevation 230 ft (70 m)

Coordinates 14.9411°N, 23.4847°W

Runways 6

Airlines 6

RAI is the IATA airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport, located in Praia, Cape Verde. Its ICAO code is GVNP. The airport is classified as a International Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde timezone at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m) above sea level. It has 6 runways.

About Nelson Mandela International Airport

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Nelson Mandela International Airport, also known as Praia International Airport, is an international airport of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. It was opened in October 2005, replacing the old Francisco Mendes International Airport. It is located about 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of the city centre of Praia in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago.

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Runways (6)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted	Status
03/21	6,890 ft (2,100 m)	148 ft (45 m)	Asphalt	No	Open
03L/21R	4,209 ft (1,283 m)	98 ft (30 m)	Asphalt	Yes	Closed
03R/21L	6,876 ft (2,096 m)	148 ft (45 m)	Asphalt	Yes	Closed
03/21	6,890 ft (2,100 m)	148 ft (45 m)	Asphalt	No	Open
03L/21R	4,209 ft (1,283 m)	98 ft (30 m)	Asphalt	Yes	Closed
03R/21L	6,876 ft (2,096 m)	148 ft (45 m)	Asphalt	Yes	Closed