RAI Airport Code, Nelson Mandela International Airport
RAI is the IATA code for Nelson Mandela International Airport, the main international gateway for Praia, Cape Verde. Airlines and booking systems use RAI, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code GVNP. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 14.94° N, 23.48° W.
What is the Praia airport code?
The airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport is RAI. 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 GVNP, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 648 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GVNP begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.
Where is RAI?
Nelson Mandela International Airport serves Praia, Cape Verde. It is close to sea level at 230 ft (70 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at RAI
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 Praia?
The IATA airport code for Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia is RAI. Its ICAO code is GVNP.
What is the 3-letter code for Praia?
The 3-letter IATA code for Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia is RAI.
What airport is RAI?
RAI is Nelson Mandela International Airport, located in Praia, Cape Verde.
What country is RAI in?
RAI (Nelson Mandela International Airport) is in Cape Verde.
Where is RAI airport located?
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) is in Praia, Cape Verde, at coordinates 14.94113, -23.48473.
What is the ICAO code for Nelson Mandela International Airport?
The ICAO code for Nelson Mandela International Airport is GVNP. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RAI.
What is the difference between RAI and GVNP?
RAI is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GVNP is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Nelson Mandela International Airport.
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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Cape Verde and the wider region:
Popular routes from RAI
Distance and typical flight time from Nelson Mandela International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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