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GVNP
Nelson Mandela International Airport · Praia
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
230 ft / 70 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.20 MHz (PRAIA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,890 ft · AsphaltUNLIT03R/21L · 6,876 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED03L/21R · 4,209 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nelson Mandela International Airport (GVNP), located in Praia, Cape Verde. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 230 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.
Full Name
Nelson Mandela International Airport
ICAO / IATA
GVNP / RAI
Municipality
Praia
Country
Region
CV-S — Sotavento Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
230 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDUNLIT
Runway Length: 6,890 ft / 2,100 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 03 (22°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: I-RAI | CRS: 29°
RWY 21 (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03R / 21L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,876 ft / 2,096 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 03R (22°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21L (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03L / 21R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,209 ft / 1,283 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 03L (22°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21R (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP PRAIA APP
118.20 MHz
TWR PRAIA TWR
118.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026