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GVBA
Rabil Airport · Rabil
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
69 ft / 21 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Tower 118.90 MHz (Boa Vista Tower)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,890 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rabil Airport (GVBA), located in Rabil, Cape Verde. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 69 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Rabil Airport
ICAO / IATA
GVBA / BVC
Municipality
Rabil
Country
Region
CV-B — Barlavento Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
69 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
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Runway Length: 6,890 ft / 2,100 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16° / 196°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 16° / 196°
RWY 03 (16°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (196°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Tower Boa Vista Tower
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026