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El Hierro Island Hierro Airport (GCHI / VDE)

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GCHI airport at a glance

ICAO code
GCHI
IATA code
VDE
City
El Hierro Island
Region
Canary Islands
Country
Spain
Elevation
103 ft (31 m)
Time zone
Atlantic/Canary (UTC±0)
Coordinates
27.8148° N, 17.8871° W
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Weather & airport info GCHI

Current weather

No current weather report is available for this airport.

Airport

Elevation
103 ft (31 m)
Sunrise / Sunset
07:23 / 18:26 local time

Runways

RunwayLengthSurfaceLighted
16/341,250 m (4,101 ft)asphaltyes

Radio frequencies

  • Ground: 121.6
  • Tower: 118.1

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map GCHI

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts

Aerodrome, approach and ground charts are published by the national air navigation service in its AIP:

ENAIRE AIP España →

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for GCHI(2)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

  • Out of serviceThreshold lights: unserviceableB8282/26· until 07 Jan, 14:40 UTC (estimated)

    The threshold lighting for runway 16 is out of service. These lights mark the beginning of the runway.

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    THR LGT RWY16 U/S

    B8282/26 NOTAMN
 Q) GCCC/QLTAS/IV/BO /A /000/999/2749N01753W005
 A) GCHI B) 2610091445 C) 2701071440EST
 E) THR LGT RWY16 U/S
  • NoticeAerodrome control towerB7985/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC

    There is an air traffic control industrial action, so only minimum services are available. This may lead to restrictions in flight operations.

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    ATC INDUSTRIAL ACTION. MINIMUM SERVICES AVBL

    B7985/26 NOTAMN
 Q) GCCC/QSTXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/2749N01753W005
 A) GCHI B) 2610010000 C) 2611302359
 E) ATC INDUSTRIAL ACTION. MINIMUM SERVICES AVBL

For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

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Map: El Hierro Island Airport

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About the airport

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GCHI airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at El Hierro Island airport (GCHI) today?

There are currently 2 valid NOTAMs for El Hierro Island (GCHI). Affected: Threshold lights: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

How long are the runways at El Hierro Island airport (GCHI)?

El Hierro Island (GCHI) has one runway: runway 16/34 with 1,250 m (4,101 ft), asphalt.

What are the radio frequencies at El Hierro Island airport (GCHI)?

Frequencies at GCHI: Tower 118.1 MHz and Ground 121.6 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Hierro Airport?

The ICAO code is GCHI and the IATA code is VDE. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of GCHI airport?

Hierro Airport sits at 103 ft (31 m) above sea level. Local time zone: Atlantic/Canary.

Can I fly to GCHI by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Hierro Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to GCHI?

No empty legs from or to Hierro Airport are listed right now. The list is updated several times a day. You can also request a charter flight.