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Maio Airport

Vila do Maio, Cape Verde

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Maio Airport

Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
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Gateway to Cape Verde's tranquil island of Maio.

Location
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
Maio Airport (IATA: MMO, ICAO: GVMA) serves Vila do Maio, the main settlement on Maio Island, one of the quieter and less-visited islands of the Cape Verde archipelago. The airport provides essential air connectivity for residents and visitors to this small, sparsely populated island known for its pristine beaches and sea turtle nesting sites. The airport operates as a small domestic facility, handling inter-island flights that connect Maio to other islands in Cape Verde, particularly Santiago. Given the island's modest population and tourism volume, the airport sees limited but vital traffic supporting local communities and eco-tourism.
Terminals
Maio Airport has a single small terminal building typical of minor domestic Cape Verdean airports, with basic passenger facilities.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Vila do Maio is limited, primarily consisting of taxis and informal shared vehicles given the short distance to town.
Airlines here
Binter Cabo Verde (formerly TACV Cabo Verde Airlines domestic operations) and other Cape Verdean inter-island carriers serve the airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Maio is one of the least-visited and least-developed islands in Cape Verde, keeping airport traffic low.
  • ›The airport primarily serves domestic inter-island routes, with no scheduled international services.
  • ›Maio Island is known for loggerhead sea turtle conservation, attracting niche eco-tourists who transit through the airport.
  • ›The runway is short and suitable only for small turboprop aircraft.
  • ›The airport is a critical lifeline for the island's population of approximately 7,000 people.
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Gateway to Maio's quiet shores and unhurried island life

Maio Airport serves Vila do Maio, the sleepy capital of Maio Island in the Sotavento group of Cape Verde. One of the least-visited islands in the archipelago, Maio is prized for its pristine beaches, salt flats, and tranquil atmosphere, and the airport acts as the essential link connecting this remote destination to Santiago and beyond. The airfield is small and unpretentious, reflecting the unhurried character of the island itself.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building handling all arrivals and departures with basic check-in and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Taxis available outside the terminal for transfers to Vila do Maio and local beaches
  • Aluguers (shared minibus taxis) serving the town and island villages
  • Car hire available through local operators on or near the airport
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Miramar Maio
  • Bela Sombra Guesthouse
  • Casa Mira
  • Pensão Central Maio
Dining

The airport terminal offers very limited food and beverage options, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving. Vila do Maio town, a short taxi ride away, has small local restaurants and cafes serving fresh grilled fish, cachupa stew, and other Cape Verdean staples. Eating in town is far more rewarding than relying on any airport-side catering.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and can process passengers quickly, but inter-island flight schedules can shift.
  • Carry cash in Cape Verdean escudos as card payment facilities on the island are very limited.
  • Maio has few ATMs, so withdraw money in Santiago or Sal before travelling to the island.
  • The island is best explored by hired car or aluguer, as taxis for longer journeys should be negotiated in advance.
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Airlines serving this airport

TACV
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Routes

MMO → RAIVR · AT7

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 721 routes
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Encyclopaedia

The Maio Airport is an airport in Cape Verde located in the island of Maio, about 3 km north of the island capital Porto Inglês. Its runway measures 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) by 30 metres (98 ft) wide. Of the seven functioning civil airports in Cape Verde, Maio is the airport with the least traffic.

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