Operations Control CenterNelson Mandela International Airport
LFS coordinates 24/7 flight support at Nelson Mandela International Airport (GVNP · RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.
Nelson Mandela International Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator GVNP and IATA code RAI.
It serves the municipality of Praia, Cape Verde.
The aerodrome reference point is 14.9411°, -23.4847°.
Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 6,890 ft (2,100 m).
The nearest larger airport is Maio Airport (MMO), about 20 NM away.
Operational context
Nelson Mandela International Airport (GVNP · RAI) serves Praia, Cape Verde. Its longest runway measures 6,890 ft (2,100 m), supporting mid-size and light jets.
For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Praia. For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.
- ▸OFP & route optimization
- ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
- ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
- ▸Fuel & payload calculations
- ▸Overflight clearances
- ▸Landing permits
- ▸Slot coordination
- ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
- ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
- ▸Single consolidated invoice
- ▸Fuel quality assurance
- ▸24/7 release coordination
- ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
- ▸Lavatory & potable water
- ▸Baggage & security
- ▸VIP terminal access
- ▸Hotac & ground transport
- ▸Visas & immigration support
- ▸Catering coordination
- ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
- ▸Live trip dashboard
- ▸Document delivery
- ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
- ▸On-the-ground supervision