São Pedro Airport

GVSV / VXE

São Pedro, CV

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
24 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GVSV 041000Z 05024KT 9999 FEW022 22/15 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,266 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
-77 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 779 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GVSV 040500Z 0406/0512 05022KT 9999 SCT025 TEMPO 0411/0423 05024G34KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 22 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
11:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 50° 24 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSV
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
6,561 ft 98 ft ASP 54°
23.6 kt 4.2 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GVSV

3,770 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.6%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
2.3%
LIFR
0.5%

São Pedro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.6% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 17.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 34°C with an average of 24.4°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 17.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
92.3%
E
6.4%
SE
0.2%
S
0.3%
SW
0.5%
W
0.2%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.4°C
Range: 18°C to 34°C
18°C 34°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

October November December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 3,770 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

São Pedro Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GVSV
IATA Code: VXE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: São Pedro
Country: CV
Latitude: 16.833200°
Longitude: -25.055300°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 6,561 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About São Pedro Airport

Overview

São Pedro Airport serves the island of São Pedro in Cape Verde, situated at an elevation of 66 feet mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 6,561 feet, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the region. Its geographical coordinates at 16.8332, -25.0553 place it in a strategic location for inter-island and regional operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 91% of observations supporting visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the northeast at an average of 16.7 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 34 knots. Temperature remains stable, averaging 25.1°C with a range between 18°C and 34°C, creating generally stable flying conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The runway orientation of 06/24 aligns favorably with prevailing wind conditions, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind at 2.4 knots. The airport's low elevation and consistent meteorological profile make it relatively straightforward for most aircraft operations. Visibility consistently remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

October through December represent the optimal VFR months for airport operations. Runway 06 and 24 both offer reliable approach conditions due to consistent wind patterns and excellent visibility. Pilots should anticipate northeast winds and plan approaches accordingly, with crosswind components typically remaining minimal and manageable.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.