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Large airport · Espargos, Cape Verde

Amílcar Cabral International Airport

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (IATA: SID, ICAO: GVAC), also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde. Its IATA code is SID. Its ICAO code is GVAC. It has 1 runway, longest 10,760 ft (ASP). Elevation 177 ft.

IATA SIDICAO GVAC1 runway, longest 10,760 ft (ASP)Cape VerdeLarge airport

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Airport facts

Location	Espargos, Cape Verde
IATA code	SID
ICAO code	GVAC
Type	Large airport
Runways	1 runway, longest 10,760 ft (ASP)
Elevation	177 ft
Scheduled service	Yes
Coordinates	16.7414° N, 22.9494° W

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What Amílcar Cabral International Airport is known for

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (IATA: SID, ICAO: GVAC), also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amílcar Cabral International Airport?

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (IATA: SID, ICAO: GVAC), also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde.

What is the airport code for Amílcar Cabral International Airport?

Amílcar Cabral International Airport — its IATA code is SID and its ICAO code is GVAC.

Where is Amílcar Cabral International Airport located?

Amílcar Cabral International Airport serves Espargos, Cape Verde. Its coordinates are 16.7414° N, 22.9494° W.

How high is Amílcar Cabral International Airport?

Amílcar Cabral International Airport sits at 177 feet above sea level.

Sources

Page last updated 13 November 2026.