VDE Airport Code, El Hierro Airport
VDE is the IATA airport code for El Hierro Airport, a regional airport serving El Hierro Island, Spain. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, GCHI.
What airport is VDE?
VDE is the IATA airport code for El Hierro Airport, in El Hierro Island, Spain. The same airport has the ICAO code GCHI.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1834 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code GCHI begins with G, the prefix ICAO assigns to the western reaches of Africa.
| IATA airport code | VDE |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | GCHI |
| Airport | El Hierro Airport |
| City | El Hierro Island |
| Country | Spain |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is VDE airport located?
El Hierro Airport (VDE) is in El Hierro Island, Spain, at coordinates 27.8148, -17.8871.
It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 27.81° N, 17.89° W. It is close to sea level at 103 ft (31 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at VDE
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 4,101 ft (1.25 km), designated 16/34.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for El Hierro Airport?
The IATA code for El Hierro Airport in El Hierro Island is VDE. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for El Hierro Island?
The 3-letter IATA code for El Hierro Airport in El Hierro Island is VDE.
What is the ICAO code for El Hierro Airport?
The ICAO code for El Hierro Airport is GCHI. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VDE.
What is the difference between VDE and GCHI?
VDE is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. GCHI is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, El Hierro Airport.
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