Preguiça Airport

GVSN / SNE

Preguiça, CV

Last Updated
Apr 23, 05:00Z

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Currently using: GVSV
Weather Source: São Pedro Airport (GVSV)
Distance: 47nm / 87km from GVSN

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
05:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
6 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1014 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GVSV 230500Z 06006KT 9999 FEW022 SCT200 20/16 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 669 ft
FEW 2,200 ft AGL
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,869 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,669 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Preguiça Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 6 knots. Runway 01/19 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,200 ft, scattered at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

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
1014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
992 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (669 ft)
Pressure Alt
647 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,408 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF GVSV 222300Z 2300/2406 05015KT 9999 SCT023 TEMPO 2312/2318 05025KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 50° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
12:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR 50° 25 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
VSN
01 ✈️
19

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 01
4,593 ft 98 ft ASP 356°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Preguiça Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GVSN
IATA Code: SNE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 669 ft MSL

Location

City: Preguiça
Country: CV
Latitude: 16.588852°
Longitude: -24.284132°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+2

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Preguiça Airport

Overview

Preguiça Airport serves the Cape Verdean island of São Nicolau, located in the Atlantic archipelago. Situated at an elevation of 669 feet mean sea level, this medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the region's local and regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Cape Verde's maritime tropical climate typically presents stable weather conditions with moderate temperatures and relatively predictable wind patterns. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations due to the airport's moderate elevation and coastal proximity, which can influence local wind dynamics.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (01/19) measuring 4,593 feet in length, accommodating medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographical position at coordinates 16.588852, -24.284132 places it in a terrain-varied environment characteristic of São Nicolau's volcanic landscape, which may introduce potential wind shear and turbulence considerations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 01/19's orientation suggests potential crosswind scenarios depending on prevailing maritime wind directions. Pilots should conduct thorough pre-flight planning, considering the runway's length and the surrounding topographical features that could influence approach and departure procedures.

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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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.