El Hierro Airport

GCHI / VDE

El Hierro Island, ES

GCHI (VDE) El Hierro Airport — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

18 official charts for El Hierro Airport (GCHI / VDE) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (18) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

GCHI Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for El Hierro Airport published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 3

Parking & Docking 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 2

Visual Approach Charts 6

Obstacle Charts 6

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 6, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

El Hierro Airport operates daylight hours with IFR/VFR traffic approved. General Aviation requires 24-hour advance notice for apron parking. No fuel, customs, or de-icing services available.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
No
Operating Hours
0710-1700 (JUL, AUG, SEP: 0710-1800)

No fuelling available

Parking & Handling

GA Parking
Available
Details
General Aviation IFR/VFR traffic apron parking restricted except by prior request 24 HR in advance to vde.coord@aena.es or TEL: +34-922 553 707 and confirmation from AD coordination office
PPR Required

Special Procedures

PPR 90 MIN for ATS

PPL / GA Operations

GA operations require 24HR PPR for parking. Fire category 5. MET briefing available HR AD PS 40 MIN before. ATS operates AFIS on weekends, TWR Monday-Friday during airport hours with 90 MIN PPR.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 6, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

3 frequencies
Tower
118.100
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.600
MHz
GND
A/D
126.100
MHz
CANARIAS APP
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for GCHI (VDE) El Hierro Airport?

We list 18 official charts for GCHI, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for GCHI?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for GCHI (VDE) El Hierro Airport are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for GCHI free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.