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• Region: Africa (West Africa / Atlantic islands)
• Country/State: Cabo Verde (Santiago Island)
• City/Town: Praia
• Website: https://www.asa.cv
• Type of Airport: International (national capital gateway)
• Airport code/s:
o IATA: RAI
o ICAO: GVNP
• Terminals:
– Single passenger terminal handling domestic and international services
• Passenger numbers:
– ~1.1–1.3 million passengers annually (2023–2024 estimate; steady growth linked to diaspora and regional travel)
Parking
• Short-term: Surface short-stay parking directly in front of terminal
• Long-term: Long-stay surface parking within airport perimeter
• Valet: Not available
Hotel
• On site:
– No on-site terminal hotel
• Nearby:
– Multiple hotels in Praia city (10–20 minutes by road)
Other facilities
• Restaurants/cafes: Cafés and casual dining with local and international options
• Bars: Licensed café-bars airside
• Lounges: Contract and airline lounges available for international departures
• Duty-free shops: Duty-free retail for international passengers
• Gift shops/newsagent/chemist: Souvenirs, travel retail and convenience items
• On-site travel agent: Airline ticketing desks and airport service counters
• Help desk/Lost & found: Airport information desk and lost & found services
• Car rental: Local and international car-rental companies landside
• Taxi/transport to city: Taxis, ride-hailing services and private transfers
• Baby/parent room: Family and baby-care facilities available
• Business center/free-Wi-Fi/charging: Free Wi-Fi throughout terminal; charging points available
• Gym: No public terminal gym
• Beauty center/hairdresser: Not available
• Other facilities: Medical room, prayer/quiet room, VIP handling services
• Biometric check-in: Self-service check-in and automated processing used by selected carriers
• Biometric customs: Automated border control e-gates for eligible passengers
Disabled/accessibility
• PRM assistance available free of charge via airline or airport
• Wheelchair assistance from curbside to gate and arrivals
• Step-free terminal with ramps and elevators
• Accessible parking spaces near terminal entrance
• Accessible toilets throughout terminal
• Priority security and immigration screening available
• Assistance dogs permitted
• Support available for passengers with non-visible disabilities
Runways
• Runway 01/19
Length/Width
• 01/19: ~2,100 m × 45 m
• Suitable for narrowbody aircraft (A320/B737 families) and regional operations
Grooving of runways
• Grooved runway surface for improved wet-weather braking
• Drainage systems designed for seasonal rainfall
ILS/CAT capability
• ILS installed
• CAT I capability
• CAT II/III not available
Navigation aids
• ILS with PAPI visual guidance
• VOR/DME
• RNAV (GNSS-based) SIDs and STARs
Low-visibility operations
– Low Visibility Procedures (LVP) in place
– Operations occasionally affected by coastal haze and low cloud
On-time departures (OTP) data
• Generally stable OTP
• Delays mainly linked to:
– Weather conditions
– Regional network disruption
Airfield restrictions
• No night curfew; 24-hour operations
• Slot pressure during peak holiday periods
• Preferential runway use based on wind and safety considerations
Aircraft maintenance
• Line maintenance provided by based and visiting airlines
• No heavy maintenance facilities on site
• Oversight by the Cabo Verde Civil Aviation Authority (AAC)
Eco-efficient operations (e.g., energy use, carbon minimization, waste management, etc.)
• Energy-efficient terminal lighting and systems
• Fixed electrical ground power reduces aircraft APU usage
• Waste management and recycling programs implemented
Renewable energy use
• Partial use of renewable electricity via Cabo Verde’s wind- and solar-supported grid
• Energy efficiency prioritised over on-site generation
Availability of biofuel alternatives
• No routine Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) availability
• SAF use dependent on airline initiatives
Conservation of biodiversity [actual programs]
• Wildlife hazard management focused on bird control
• Environmental monitoring of surrounding coastal and urban areas
Sustainable transportation
• Predominantly road-based access via taxis and ride-hailing
• Shared shuttle services used by hotels
• Gradual introduction of lower-emission airport service vehicles
Green building design
• Terminal designed for functional efficiency in warm coastal climate
• Incremental upgrades improving insulation and energy performance
• Sustainability integrated into national airport modernisation programs
