Rabil Airport

Overview

Aristides Pereira International Airport, known by the codes BVC and GVBA, is the main air gateway serving Rabil on the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. Classified as a large airport, it handles the island’s international and domestic air traffic and is the arrival point most visitors use for beach resorts, local towns, and onward travel around Boa Vista. The airport sits at an elevation of 69 ft (21 m), so approaches and departures are effectively at sea-level conditions, which is useful context for travellers watching flight times and weather.

Quick facts

• Official name: Aristides Pereira International Airport
• Location served: Rabil, Cape Verde
• Airport type: large airport
• Runway: 03/21, 6890 ft (asphalt)
• Time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde

What travellers should know

For most passengers, BVC is a straightforward entry point rather than a place to spend long hours, so it helps to arrive prepared with transport plans, accommodation details, and any arrival documents already organized. Because the airport serves an island destination, flight schedules can feel closely tied to tourism patterns, and local timing matters, so check your plans against Atlantic/Cape_Verde time rather than your departure city’s clock. The single asphalt runway, aligned 03/21 and measuring 6890 ft, supports the airport’s role as Boa Vista’s key aviation link while keeping the overall experience focused on efficient arrivals and departures rather than complex airport connections.