Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI): Codes, Runways & Location
Nelson Mandela International Airport (IATA: RAI · ICAO: GVNP) is a large airport serving Praia, Cape Verde. It lies at 14.9411° N, 23.4847° W, 230 ft (70 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nelson Mandela International Airport
Nelson Mandela International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Praia in Cape Verde. It is identified by the IATA code RAI and the ICAO code GVNP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Nelson Mandela 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 230 ft (70 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Maio Airport (MMO) about 38 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 Nelson Mandela International Airport
Where is Nelson Mandela International Airport located?
Nelson Mandela International Airport is located in Praia, Cape Verde. Its coordinates are 14.9411° N, 23.4847° W.
What is the airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport?
Nelson Mandela International Airport has an IATA code of RAI and an ICAO code of GVNP.
How long is the runway at Nelson Mandela International Airport?
Nelson Mandela 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 Nelson Mandela International Airport have?
Nelson Mandela International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Nelson Mandela International Airport a major airport?
Nelson Mandela International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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