Sal Island / Amilcar Cabral Airport (GVAC)

IFR

Espargos, Sal, Cabo Verde

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Elevation: 55m (180ft)
Coordinates: 16.7375, -22.9489
Type: Civil Airfield
Operating times:
Open 24/7
Customs & Immigration:
Open 24/7

Runways

1 RWY, 3000m/9842ft

Source: OpenAIP
01/19
Asphalt
Length
3000m
9842ft

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2025-08-22 16:11:49 UTC

Visa required, available on arrival for about €30 and valid for one week. Fuel availability is uncertain; confirm in advance with Shell at +238 241 1236.

Fuel Availability

Jet A1

Jet A1

Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.

No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.

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METAR & TAF

MVFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 19 01 9 kt
↓ 8 kt ←R 4 kt
Wind 40° · 9 kt
Temperature 21°C
Dew point 15°C
Visibility 10km+
QNH 1014 hPa
Ceiling 1400 BKN

2-Hour Trend

No significant change expected

Cloud layers
5000 2500 0 ft
BKN 1400ft

METAR: 45 mins · aviationweather.gov

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