El Hierro Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-19El Hierro Airport sits at Los Cangrejos on the northeast coast of El Hierro, the smallest and westernmost of the main Canary Islands. It is the island's only commercial airport and lies in the municipality of Valverde, the island capital, about 9 km southwest of the terminal. The airport opened in 1972 and is run by Aena.
Services at El Hierro Airport
4 of 6 availableKey facts
- Passengers313K313,223 in 2025
- Services6listed across 4 of 6 types
- Movements6.7K6,708 flights a year
- Local timeCanary time
- IATAVDEICAO GCHI
- Opened1972
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalBinter Canarias, CanaryFly
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- ValverdeSouthwest of the airport9 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for El Hierro Airport?
El Hierro Airport uses the following codes: IATA: VDE, ICAO: GCHI. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is El Hierro Airport located?
El Hierro Airport is located in El Hierro Island, Canary Islands, Spain. The airport coordinates are 27.8148°, -17.8871°.
What services are available at El Hierro Airport?
El Hierro Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 2 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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