Cesaria Evora International Airport is a large airport serving São Pedro, Cape Verde. Its IATA code is VXE and its ICAO code is GVSV. The airport lies at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Cape_Verde time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- VXE
- ICAO code
- GVSV
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 66 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 16.8334, -25.0553
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,561 ft · 2,000 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Cesaria Evora International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SNE Preguiça Airport | Preguiça, Cape Verde | 87 km · 54 mi |
| SID Amílcar Cabral International Airport | Espargos, Cape Verde | 224 km · 139 mi |
| SFL São Filipe Airport | São Filipe, Cape Verde | 225 km · 140 mi |
| BVC Aristides Pereira International Airport | Rabil, Cape Verde | 244 km · 152 mi |
| RAI Nelson Mandela International Airport | Praia, Cape Verde | 269 km · 167 mi |
| MMO Maio Airport | Vila do Maio, Cape Verde | 271 km · 168 mi |
| DSS Blaise Diagne International Airport | Dakar, Senegal | 887 km · 551 mi |
| NDB Nouadhibou International Airport | Nouadhibou, Mauritania | 959 km · 596 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from VXE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,359 | 2,709 | 2,354 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,422 | 2,748 | 2,388 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,757 | 2,956 | 2,568 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 5,046 | 3,135 | 2,724 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,349 | 3,324 | 2,888 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 5,779 | 3,591 | 3,121 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,171 | 3,835 | 3,332 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,483 | 4,650 | 4,041 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 7,764 | 4,824 | 4,192 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 8,282 | 5,146 | 4,472 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,272 | 5,761 | 5,006 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 10,253 | 6,371 | 5,536 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 12,546 | 7,796 | 6,774 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,975 | 8,684 | 7,546 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,076 | 8,746 | 7,600 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,075 | 11,232 | 9,760 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | SAO VICENTE APP | 118.400 |
| TWR | SAO VICENTE TWR | 118.400 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Cesaria Evora International Airport?
The IATA code of Cesaria Evora International Airport is VXE and its ICAO code is GVSV.
Where is Cesaria Evora International Airport located?
Cesaria Evora International Airport is in São Pedro, Barlavento Islands, Cape Verde, at 16.8334, -25.0553.
What time zone is Cesaria Evora International Airport in?
Cesaria Evora International Airport uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Cape_Verde. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Cesaria Evora International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 6,561 ft (2,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Cesaria Evora International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Preguiça Airport (SNE), about 87 km (54 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.