Medium airport · El Hierro Island, Spain
El Hierro Airport
It is the only existing airport on the Island of El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain. Its IATA code is VDE. Its ICAO code is GCHI. It has 1 runway, longest 4,101 ft (ASP). Elevation 103 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | El Hierro Island, Spain |
|---|---|
| IATA code | VDE |
| ICAO code | GCHI |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 4,101 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 103 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.8148° N, 17.8871° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What El Hierro Airport is known for
It is the only existing airport on the Island of El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain.
History
It was inaugurated in December 1972. In 2011, the airport carried 170,225 passengers, with 4,674 operations and 135 tons of cargo.
Official website: https://www.aena.es/en/el-hierro.html — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to El Hierro Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Garajonay National Park · Spain · 45.1 miles away
- Caldera de Taburiente National Park · Spain · 64.9 miles away
- Teide National Park · Spain · 83.4 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is El Hierro Airport?
It is the only existing airport on the Island of El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain.
What is the airport code for El Hierro Airport?
El Hierro Airport — its IATA code is VDE and its ICAO code is GCHI.
Where is El Hierro Airport located?
El Hierro Airport serves El Hierro Island, Spain. Its coordinates are 27.8148° N, 17.8871° W.
What is the history of El Hierro Airport?
It was inaugurated in December 1972. In 2011, the airport carried 170,225 passengers, with 4,674 operations and 135 tons of cargo.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3079
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Hierro_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.