Cape Verde 
Espargos, Cape Verde
Location
UTC
Timezone
16.7414 N, -22.9494 W
Coordinates
177 ft (54 m)
Elevation
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What is Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID/GVAC) is Large Airport serving Espargos in Cape Verde. Located at coordinates 16.7414 N, 22.9494 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Amílcar Cabral International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.
Radio Frequencies at Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Amílcar Cabral International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.
| Type | Frequency | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | 345.200 MHz | A/G |
| APP | 126.400 MHz | SAL APP - (V) |
| AWOS | 127.600 MHz | - |
| TWR | 119.700 MHz | TWR |
About Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Amílcar Cabral International Airport, also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde. The airport is named after the revolutionary leader Amílcar Cabral. It is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west-southwest from Espargos on Sal Island. Sal is the main hub for the national airline, Cabo Verde Airlines; and serves as a base for carrier Cabo Verde Express. This airport was also one of NASA's locations for a facility to handle the Space Shuttle after reentering from orbit.
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