Preguiça Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 12h 30m 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 Preguiça Airport
São Nicolau Airport is the domestic airport of the island of São Nicolau, Cape Verde. It is located 3 km north of the village Preguiça and about 3 km south of the island capital Ribeira Brava. The runway is 1,400 meters long and is categorized 3C.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Preguiça Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: GVSV.
Live weather
GVSVNOTAMs
GVSVReference 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 4,593 ft / 1,400 m | 98 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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: ENE (from about 67.5°), on 48% of observations, averaging 17 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78% | 1,596 ft | |
| Feb | 70% | 1,552 ft | |
| Mar | 86% | 1,589 ft | |
| Apr | 90% | 1,715 ft | |
| May | 97% | 1,789 ft | |
| Jun | 89% | 1,945 ft | |
| Jul | 76% | 2,101 ft | |
| Aug | 75% | 2,281 ft | |
| Sep | 76% | 2,309 ft | |
| Oct | 87% | 2,227 ft | |
| Nov | 93% | 2,027 ft | |
| Dec | 82% | 1,752 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,552–2,309 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Preguiça Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Preguiça Airport?
The ICAO code for Preguiça Airport is GVSN, and its IATA code is SNE.
Where is Preguiça Airport located?
Preguiça Airport is medium airport located in Preguiça, Cape Verde, at an elevation of 669 ft (204 m).
How many runways does Preguiça Airport have?
Preguiça Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,593 ft / 1,400 m.
Which airlines fly to Preguiça Airport?
Airlines historically serving Preguiça Airport include TACV (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Preguiça Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Preguiça Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Preguiça Airport in?
Preguiça Airport is in the Atlantic/Cape Verde time zone (UTC-01:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Preguiça Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Preguiça Airport is approximately 8.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Preguiça Airport?
The nearest airport to Preguiça Airport is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), about 46.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Agostinho Neto Airport and Mosteiros Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Preguiça Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.