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GVAC

Amílcar Cabral International Airport · Espargos

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
177 ft / 54 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Amílcar Cabral International Airport (GVAC), located in Espargos, Cape Verde. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 177 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Amílcar Cabral International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GVAC / SID
Municipality
Espargos
Country
Region
CV-B — Barlavento Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
177 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,843 ft / 3,000 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 358° / 178°
RWY 01 (358°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-SAL | CRS: 7°
RWY 19 (178°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 4,921 ft / 1,500 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 58° / 238°
RWY 07 (58°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (238°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/G A/G
345.20 MHz
APP SAL APP - (V)
126.40 MHz
AWOS
127.60 MHz
TWR TWR
119.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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GVMA
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GVNPILS
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GVSV
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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026