Nelson Mandela International Airport

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    IATA: RAI
    ICAO: GVNP
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    GVNP

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    Quick Facts

    CountryCV
    TimezoneAtlantic/Cape_Verde
    Passengers/yr662,356
    Movements/yr11,236
    Cargo (t/yr)959
    Elevation230 ft
    Coordinates14.9411, -23.4935

    About Nelson Mandela International Airport

    Nelson Mandela International Airport (IATA: RAI, ICAO: GVNP), also known as Praia International Airport, is an international airport of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. It was opened in October 2005, replacing the old Francisco Mendes International Airport. It is located about 3 km (1.9 mi) northeast of the city centre of Praia in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago.