Rabil Airport
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.
About Rabil Airport
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.
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.
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FAQ
Rabil Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- Rabil Airport is located in Boa Vista, Cape Verde (Africa), at coordinates 16.080°, -22.830°.
- Its IATA code is BVC and its ICAO code is GVBA.
- Rabil Airport serves Boa Vista, Cape Verde. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Rabil Airport operates on Atlantic/Cape_Verde local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Rabil Airport sits at latitude 16.080° and longitude -22.830°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from BVC. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for BVC is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from BVC on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Rabil, Boa Vista, Cape Verde, the phone number is +238 251 10 70, the official website is http://www.asa.cv/aeroportos/aeroporto-da-boavista/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 4 other airports in Cape Verde. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.