Nelson Mandela International Airport

GVNP / RAI

Praia, CV

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:00Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
6kt
130°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,013
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

GVNP 141600Z 13006KT 080V170 9999 FEW014 32/22 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 230ft
FEW 1,400ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,630ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (230 ft)
Pressure Alt
236 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,331 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +17.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GVNP 141100Z 1412/1518 04008KT 9999 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 40° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,400ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
VNP
03L
21R ✈️
03
21 ✈️
03R
21L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 21
 6,890 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 5.9kt
80° angle
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 21R
 4,209 ft 98 ft ASP 22°
↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 5.9kt
80° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 21L
 6,876 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
↑ 1.0kt • ↔ 5.9kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nelson Mandela International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GVNP
IATA Code: RAI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 230 ft MSL

Location

City: Praia
Country: CV
Latitude: 14.941126°
Longitude: -23.484728°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT2

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,890 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03L/21R
Length: 4,209 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 6,876 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Nelson Mandela International Airport

Nelson Mandela International Airport (GVNP/RAI) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Praia, CV. The facility operates at an elevation of 230 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 3 runways (03/21, 03L/21R, 03R/21L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.

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