Airport code
VDE — Hierro Airport
VDE is the IATA code for Hierro Airport, an airport serving El Hierro Island, Spain. Its ICAO code is GCHI, and it operates in the Atlantic/Canary time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 27.8148, -17.8871 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m).
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About Hierro Airport
El Hierro Airport is an airport located 9 km (5.6 mi) northeast of Valverde. It is the only existing airport on the Island of El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain. It was inaugurated in December 1972.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VDE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | GCHI |
| Airport name | Hierro Airport |
| City | El Hierro Island |
| Country | Spain |
| Time zone | Atlantic/Canary (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 27.8148 |
| Longitude | -17.8871 |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hierro Airport?
The IATA code for Hierro Airport is VDE.
What is the ICAO code for Hierro Airport?
The ICAO code for Hierro Airport is GCHI.
Where is VDE airport located?
Hierro Airport (VDE) is located in El Hierro Island, Spain.
What time zone is VDE in?
Hierro Airport operates in the Atlantic/Canary time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to VDE?
The nearest airport to Hierro Airport (VDE) is La Gomera Airport (GMZ) in Alajero, La Gomera Island, about 70 km away.
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