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GCHI
El Hierro Airport · El Hierro Island
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
103 ft / 31 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
16/34 · 4,101 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for El Hierro Airport (GCHI), located in El Hierro Island, Spain. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 103 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
El Hierro Airport
ICAO / IATA
GCHI / VDE
Municipality
El Hierro Island
Country
Region
ES-CN — Canary Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
103 ft
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Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,101 ft / 1,250 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152.6° / 332.6°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152.6° / 332.6°
RWY 16 (152.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (332.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D CANARIAS APP
126.10 MHz
GND GND
121.60 MHz
TWR TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026