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Current Weather

Nelson Mandela International Airport

GVNP / RAI

Praia, CV

Last Updated

Sep 16, 06:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

06:00Z

☀️ Day

VFR

Flight Rules

25°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 21°C

3kt

360°

10+ km

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

1,011

QNH (hPa)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GVNP 160600Z 36003KT 9999 FEW016 25/21 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 230ft

FEW 1,600ft AGL

🌤️

FEW

Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)

1,600ft

AGL (Above Ground)

1,830ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

1,011 hPa

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

1,003 hPa

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (230 ft)

Pressure Alt

295 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 1013.25 hPa

Density Altitude: 1,550 ft

ISA Deviation: +10.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF GVNP 160500Z 1606/1712 02010KT 9999 SCT015 PROB40 TEMPO 1706/1712 09015KT 3000 RA SCT010TCU BKN014

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:51Z BASE

+0h

VFR 20° 10kt

Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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Airport Runway Layout

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VNP

03L ✈️

21R

03 ✈️

03R ✈️

21L

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
✈️ 03/21 Active: 03	6,890 ft	148 ft	ASP	22°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 1.5kt 30° angle
✈️ 03L/21R Active: 03L	4,209 ft	98 ft	ASP	22°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 1.5kt 30° angle
✈️ 03R/21L Active: 03R	6,876 ft	148 ft	ASP	22°	↑ 2.6kt • ↔ 1.5kt 30° 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.