Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: SID ICAO: GVAC
Longest Active Runway
10,760 ft
3,280 meters
Field Elevation
177 ft
54 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
16.7414°, -22.9494°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#421 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#670 of 7558
Top 8.9% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Cape Verde)
#1 of 1 in CV
#1 of 7 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+7.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 SID in numbers: 10,760 ft longest runway · #421 of 650 published · #670 of 7,558 worldwide (top 8.9%) · #1 in Cape Verde.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
SID lies at 54 m (177 ft), #387 of 650 published airports by elevation and 35.6 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of SID. Nearest published airport: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), 362 NM, 11,483 ft (723 ft longer than SID); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 10,760 ft (3,280 m)
SID runway: 01/19 10,760 × 148 ft asphalt (asp). +7.6% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,760 ft (3280 m / 3.280 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 07/25 | 4,921 ft (1500 m / 1.500 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ⛔ Closed |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →