| IATA Code | SID | ICAO Code | GVAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| City | Sal Island | Country/Region | Cape Verde (CV) |
| Type |
Airport (Aerodrome, Airfield) CustomsCustoms Airport: An airport where customs officials are stationed. The customs airport serves as the gateway for air cargo, where customs procedures are carried out for international air freight. |
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| Latitude | 16.7414 | Longitude | -22.9494 |
| Time Zone | -02:00 | Phone Number | +238 241 14 68 |
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Amílcar Cabral International Airport (IATA code: SID, ICAO code: GVAC), also known as Sal International Airport, is the main international airport of Cape Verde. It is located two km west-southwest from Espargos on on Sal Island. This airport was also one of NASA's locations for a facility to handle the Space Shuttle after reentering from orbit.
It has one terminal. It is a two-story building containing check-in, waiting, and arrival areas, as well as shopping, banking, and passenger services. The airport's main runway is 3,272 m (10,734 ft) long and is the longest in Cape Verde. It is used for long-haul flights. The second runway is 1,500 m (4,921 ft) long and was used by small planes. It is now closed for traffic.
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