Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID): Codes, Runways & Location
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (IATA: SID · ICAO: GVAC) is a large airport serving Espargos, Cape Verde. It lies at 16.7414° N, 22.9494° W, 177 ft (54 m) above sea level.
Overview of Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Espargos in Cape Verde. It is identified by the IATA code SID and the ICAO code GVAC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Amílcar Cabral International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3280 m (10760 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 177 ft (54 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) about 68 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,280 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Where is Amílcar Cabral International Airport located?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is located in Espargos, Cape Verde. Its coordinates are 16.7414° N, 22.9494° W.
What is the airport code for Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport has an IATA code of SID and an ICAO code of GVAC.
How long is the runway at Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport's longest runway is about 3280 m (10760 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Amílcar Cabral International Airport have?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Amílcar Cabral International Airport a major airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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