Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC): Codes, Runways & Location
Aristides Pereira International Airport (IATA: BVC · ICAO: GVBA) is a large airport serving Rabil, Cape Verde. It lies at 16.1365° N, 22.8889° W, 69 ft (21 m) above sea level.
Overview of Aristides Pereira International Airport
Aristides Pereira International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Rabil in Cape Verde. It is identified by the IATA code BVC and the ICAO code GVBA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Aristides Pereira International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 69 ft (21 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) 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 ≈ 2,100 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aristides Pereira International Airport
Where is Aristides Pereira International Airport located?
Aristides Pereira International Airport is located in Rabil, Cape Verde. Its coordinates are 16.1365° N, 22.8889° W.
What is the airport code for Aristides Pereira International Airport?
Aristides Pereira International Airport has an IATA code of BVC and an ICAO code of GVBA.
How long is the runway at Aristides Pereira International Airport?
Aristides Pereira International Airport's longest runway is about 2100 m (6890 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Aristides Pereira International Airport have?
Aristides Pereira International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Aristides Pereira International Airport a major airport?
Aristides Pereira International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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