Rabil Airport

GVBA / BVC

Rabil, CV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 2 hours ago
19:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
17 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
1,400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GVBA 041900Z 05017KT 9999 BKN014 21/14 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 69 ft
BKN 1,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,469 ft AMSL
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (69 ft)
Pressure Alt
17 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 754 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GVBA 041700Z 0418/0518 05018KT 9999 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,400 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VBA
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 16°
16.0 kt 5.8 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GVBA

2,153 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
24.6%
IFR
3%
LIFR
0.3%

Rabil Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 3.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 13.1 knots. Temperatures typically range between 16°C and 33°C with an average of 25°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 13.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
80.5%
E
8.7%
SE
0.9%
S
0.2%
SW
0%
W
0.4%
NW
0.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 25°C
Range: 16°C to 33°C
16°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 2,153 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Rabil Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GVBA
IATA Code: BVC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 69 ft MSL

Location

City: Rabil
Country: CV
Latitude: 16.136499°
Longitude: -22.888901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Rabil Airport

Overview

Rabil Airport serves the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde, positioned at 16.136499, -22.888901 with an elevation of 69 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for this Atlantic island location, supporting regional and potentially international air transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions 76.6% of the time, with MVFR conditions present 21.9% of the operational period. Prevailing winds from the northeast (45°) average 12.5 knots, with maximum recorded speeds of 24 knots, creating generally stable flying conditions. Temperature ranges from 18°C to 33°C, with an average of 25.8°C, indicating consistently warm operational environments.

Notable Features

The single runway (03/21) spans 6,890 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical position on Boa Vista island suggests potential exposure to consistent trade winds and maritime meteorological influences. The runway shows 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of only 3.9 knots.

Approach Considerations

October through December represent the airport's best VFR months, offering optimal flying conditions. Runway 03/21 provides excellent wind compatibility, with minimal crosswind interference. Pilots can expect consistently high visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and no recorded instances of visibility below 3 miles or fog presence.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.