São Pedro Airport

GVSV / VXE

São Pedro, CV

Last Updated
Apr 23, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
02:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GVSV 230200Z 05008KT 9999 SCT022 21/16 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 66 ft
SCT 2,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,266 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

São Pedro Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,200 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northeast (50°) at 8 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 1-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,200 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Winds are forecast to reach up to 25 knots during the period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 12:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1013 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (66 ft)
Pressure Alt
14 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 750 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GVSV 222300Z 2300/2406 05015KT 9999 SCT023 TEMPO 2312/2318 05025KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:29Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+10h
VFR 50° 25 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°
7.9 kt 1.4 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

4,874 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
86.7%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
2.1%
LIFR
0.3%

São Pedro Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 86.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 17.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperatures typically range between 18°C and 34°C with an average of 23.9°C. The best months for VFR flying are October, November, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 17.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.1%
NE
91.1%
E
6.2%
SE
0.5%
S
0.5%
SW
0.8%
W
0.7%
NW
0%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°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 4,874 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.