Airport code
RAI — Praia International Airport
RAI is the IATA code for Praia International Airport, an airport serving Praia, Cape Verde. Its ICAO code is GVNP, and it operates in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone (UTC-1). The airport sits at 14.9245, -23.4935 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).
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About Praia International Airport
Nelson Mandela International Airport, also known as Praia International Airport, is an international airport of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. It was opened in October 2005, replacing the old Francisco Mendes International Airport. It is located about 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of the city centre of Praia in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RAI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GVNP |
| Airport name | Praia International Airport |
| City | Praia |
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-1) |
| Latitude | 14.9245 |
| Longitude | -23.4935 |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,890 ft (2,100 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Praia International Airport?
The IATA code for Praia International Airport is RAI.
What is the ICAO code for Praia International Airport?
The ICAO code for Praia International Airport is GVNP.
Where is RAI airport located?
Praia International Airport (RAI) is located in Praia, Cape Verde.
What time zone is RAI in?
Praia International Airport operates in the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone, which is UTC-1.
What is the nearest airport to RAI?
The nearest airport to Praia International Airport (RAI) is Maio Airport (MMO) in Vila do Maio, about 40 km away.
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