Airport code

BVC Airport Code, Aristides Pereira International Airport

BVC is the IATA code for Aristides Pereira International Airport, the main international gateway for Rabil, Cape Verde. Airlines and booking systems use BVC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code GVBA. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 16.14° N, 22.89° W.

City
Rabil
Country
Continent
Africa
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
16.1365, -22.8889
Elevation
69 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Rabil airport code?

The airport code for Aristides Pereira International Airport is BVC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code GVBA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 735 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GVBA begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.

Where is BVC?

Aristides Pereira International Airport serves Rabil, Cape Verde. It is close to sea level at 69 ft (21 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at BVC

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 6,890 ft (2.10 km), designated 03/21.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Rabil?

The IATA airport code for Aristides Pereira International Airport in Rabil is BVC. Its ICAO code is GVBA.

What is the 3-letter code for Rabil?

The 3-letter IATA code for Aristides Pereira International Airport in Rabil is BVC.

What airport is BVC?

BVC is Aristides Pereira International Airport, located in Rabil, Cape Verde.

What country is BVC in?

BVC (Aristides Pereira International Airport) is in Cape Verde.

Where is BVC airport located?

Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC) is in Rabil, Cape Verde, at coordinates 16.1365, -22.8889.

What is the ICAO code for Aristides Pereira International Airport?

The ICAO code for Aristides Pereira International Airport is GVBA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BVC.

What is the difference between BVC and GVBA?

BVC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GVBA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Aristides Pereira International Airport.

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