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Amílcar Cabral International Airport

Espargos · Barlavento Islands · Cape Verde

Location

Town
Espargos
Region
Barlavento Islands
Country
Cape Verde
Elevation
177 ft
Latitude
16.7414
Longitude
-22.9494

Observed traffic

Departures (30 d)
561
Arrivals (30 d)
560
All observed flights
1,151
Last seen
October 30, 2026

Facility

Type
Large airport
Scheduled service
Yes
Longest runway
10,760 ft
Also known as
—

Runways

RunwayLengthWidth SurfaceLightedHeadings
01 / 19 10,760 ft 148 ft ASP Yes 358° / 178°
07 / 25 (closed) 4,921 ft 148 ft ASP No 058° / 238°

Frequencies

TypeDescriptionMHz
A/G A/G 345.200
APP SAL APP - (V) 126.400
AWOS — 127.600
TWR TWR 119.700

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