Praslin Island Airport
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 12h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Praslin Island Airport
Praslin Island Airport also known as Iles des Palmes Airport, is an airport at Grand Anse on Praslin Island in the Seychelles. It is served by Air Seychelles, which flies scheduled flights to Mahé and charters to the other islands in the Seychelles. The airport has the capacity to handle over 1500 passengers daily and over half a million passengers annually.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Praslin Island Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: FSIA.
Live weather
FSIANOTAMs
FSIAReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33▸ displaced | 4,318 ft / 1,316 m | 104 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GRD | 121.800 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.300 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: SE (from about 135°), on 28% of observations, averaging 11 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69% | 1,549 ft | |
| Feb | 77% | 1,651 ft | |
| Mar | 84% | 1,742 ft | |
| Apr | 83% | 1,742 ft | |
| May | 83% | 1,705 ft | |
| Jun | 82% | 1,549 ft | |
| Jul | 78% | 1,406 ft | |
| Aug | 78% | 1,369 ft | |
| Sep | 72% | 1,467 ft | |
| Oct | 86% | 1,549 ft | |
| Nov | 83% | 1,586 ft | |
| Dec | 76% | 1,586 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,369–1,742 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Praslin Island Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Praslin Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Praslin Island Airport is FSPP, and its IATA code is PRI.
Where is Praslin Island Airport located?
Praslin Island Airport is medium airport located in Praslin Island, Seychelles, at an elevation of 10 ft (3 m).
How many runways does Praslin Island Airport have?
Praslin Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,318 ft / 1,316 m.
Which airlines fly to Praslin Island Airport?
Airlines historically serving Praslin Island Airport include Air Seychelles (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Praslin Island Airport?
Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Praslin Island Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Praslin Island Airport in?
Praslin Island Airport is in the Indian/Mahe time zone (UTC+04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Praslin Island Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Praslin Island Airport is approximately 5.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Praslin Island Airport?
The nearest airport to Praslin Island Airport is Frégate Island Airport (UNUSABLE) (FRK), about 21.9 nm to the se, followed by Seychelles International Airport and Denis Island Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Praslin Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.