El Hierro Airport (VDE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
El Hierro Airport is the airport for El Hierro Island in Canary Islands, Spain, and carries the codes VDE (IATA) and GCHI (ICAO). The field sits at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m), and its clocks follow Atlantic/Canary; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at El Hierro Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic near El Hierro Airport (VDE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Every tracked flight due to land at El Hierro Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | GCHI |
|---|---|
| IATA | VDE |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | El Hierro Island |
| Country | Spain |
| Continent | Europe |
| Elevation | 103 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.8148, -17.8871 |
El Hierro Airport (VDE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about El Hierro Airport
El Hierro Airport is located at 27.8148, -17.8871, at an elevation of 103 ft (31 m) above sea level. The airfield operates a single runway, so all arrivals and departures share it, which is one reason weather or an incident can affect the whole day's schedule here. The airport keeps Atlantic/Canary time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Frequently asked questions about El Hierro Airport flight status
How do I check El Hierro Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at El Hierro Airport (VDE) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check El Hierro Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from El Hierro Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from El Hierro Airport on time?
Search your flight number on this site and read the status label: scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted. The estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does El Hierro Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: El Hierro Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes VDE and GCHI mean?
Both identify the same airport. VDE is the IATA code for El Hierro Airport, the short code on tickets and baggage tags; GCHI is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is El Hierro Airport in?
El Hierro Airport keeps Atlantic/Canary time. All times on this page are shown in the airport's local time.