Alderney Airport (EGJA)
Medium airport · Saint Anne, Alderney, Guernsey
Airport data
| Name | Alderney Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGJA |
| IATA | ACI |
| Elevation | 290 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°42'22" W 2°12'53" 49.70610, -2.21472 |
| Location | Saint Anne, Alderney, Guernsey |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,631 ft (497 m) | 121 ft | grass | No |
| 08/26 | 2,877 ft (877 m) | 59 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 2,405 ft (733 m) | 121 ft | grass | Yes |
Alderney Airport at a glance
Alderney Airport is a medium airport in Saint Anne, Alderney, Guernsey, known to airline systems as ACI. The field elevation of 290 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGJA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 2,877 ft (877 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGJA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alderney Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Airport | EGJB | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Cherbourg Manche airport | LFRC | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Jersey Airport | EGJJ | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Granville Airport | LFRF | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Bournemouth Airport | EGHH | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alderney Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 290 ft field elevation of Alderney Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 2 airports and airfields we list for Guernsey — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alderney Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alderney Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alderney Airport is EGJA, and its IATA code is ACI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alderney Airport above sea level?
Alderney Airport sits at an elevation of 290 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alderney Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.7061, -2.2147 — in Saint Anne, Alderney, Guernsey, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Guernsey Airport, about 41 km away.
Does EGJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGJA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alderney Airport?
Alderney Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 2,877 ft (877 m) with a ASP surface.