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Airports / Cape Verde / VXE
Large airport · VXE
Cesaria Evora International Airport.
São Pedro, Cape Verde · 66 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
451 ratings
0
Operators based
66
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
São Pedro, Cape VerdeELEV 66 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
451
Google reviews
ratings on Google
66
Field elevation
feet above sea level
47
Nearest alternate
nm to SNE
Field standing
#1 / 6
Cape Verde airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 451 Google ratings , ranked against 6 rated Cape Verde fields.
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Preguiça Airport (SNE).
Overview
Located in São Pedro, Cape Verde, Cesaria Evora International Airport (GVSV / VXE) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 66 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into VXE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Preguiça Airport (SNE, 47 nm), Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID, 121 nm), and Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC, 132 nm). With a single 6,561-foot paved runway, VXE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from VXE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under São Vicente Island. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from São Pedro.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Very easy to find everything, the place is clean, with friendly staff.”
Mária Mecsei4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GVSV
IATA
VXE
FAA / Local
GVSV
Elevation
66 ft
Coordinates
16.8334° N · 25.0553° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Cape Verde fields
state range 36–669 ft
At 66 ft, VXE sits lower than 67% of the 6 Cape Verde fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,561 ft
- 07/256,561 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,561 ft
VXE's 6,561 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 47nmSNEPreguiça AirportPreguiça
- 121nmSIDAmílcar Cabral International AirportEspargos
- 132nmBVCAristides Pereira International AirportRabil
- 145nmRAINelson Mandela International AirportPraia
- 146nmMMOMaio AirportVila do Maio
- 455nmDKRLéopold Sédar Senghor International AirportDakar
Location
Open the full mapGVSV · Cesaria Evora International Airport · São Pedro, Cape Verde
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VXE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,813 nm | 6h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,904 nm | 7h 9m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,031 nm | 7h 27m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,103 nm | 7h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,114 nm | 7h 39m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,449 nm | 8h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,529 nm | 8h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,895 nm | 9h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VXE?
- Cesaria Evora International Airport's longest paved runway is 6,561 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VXE?
- Cesaria Evora International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,561 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to VXE?
- The closest alternate is Preguiça Airport (SNE), about 47 nm away, followed by Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) at 121 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VXE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 57m (2,813 nm), New York about 7h 9m (2,904 nm), Washington DC about 7h 27m (3,031 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.