IATA CodeSID
ICAO CodeGVAC
CountryCape Verde Cape Verde
Aerial view of Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos

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.

Current Weather

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Humidity83%
Wind30 km/h
Visibility10 km

Local Time

22:51:46

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Cape Verde
Continent: Africa
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Where is Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentAfrica
CountryCape Verde Cape Verde (CV)
CityEspargos
Latitude16.7414
Longitude-22.9494
Coordinates16.7414° N, 22.9494° W
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
GPS CodeGVAC
Region CodeCV-B

Location Map

Map of Amílcar Cabral International Airport

Runways at Amílcar Cabral International Airport

Amílcar Cabral International Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

01/19
Primary
Length
3,000 m9,843 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
01/19
Runway 2
Length
3,000 m9,843 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
07/25
Runway 3
Length
1,500 m4,921 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt
07/25
Runway 4
Length
1,500 m4,921 ft
Width
45 m148 ft
Surface
Asphalt

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.

TypeFrequencyDescription
A/G345.200 MHzA/G
APP126.400 MHzSAL APP - (V)
AWOS127.600 MHz-
TWR119.700 MHzTWR

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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Airport Analysis for Amílcar Cabral International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Low
177 ft (54 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
Africa
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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EspargosSal
2 km2 min drive
Santa MariaSal
17 km17 min drive
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186 km3 h 6 m drive
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199 km3 h 19 m drive
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202 km3 h 22 m drive
PraiaPraia
210 km3 h 30 m drive
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215 km3 h 35 m drive
MindeloSão Vicente
217 km3 h 37 m drive
PombasPaul
225 km3 h 45 m drive
Porto NovoPorto Novo
227 km3 h 47 m drive
Ribeira GrandeRibeira Grande
230 km3 h 50 m drive
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234 km3 h 54 m drive
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Barlavento IslandsB
112 km5 airports
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Sotavento IslandsS
224 km6 airports
Santa Catarina do FogoCF
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Amílcar Cabral International Airport is SID. The ICAO code is GVAC. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Amílcar Cabral International Airport located?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is located in Espargos, Cape Verde. The airport's coordinates are 16.7414 N, -22.9494 W.
What is the timezone at Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Amílcar Cabral International Airport?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport is located at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level.