Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV)
Large airport · El Matorral, Canary Islands, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Fuerteventura Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GCFV |
| IATA | FUE |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°27'10" W 13°51'50" 28.45270, -13.86380 |
| Location | El Matorral, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 11,220 ft (3420 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fuerteventura Airport at a glance
Fuerteventura Airport is a large airport in El Matorral, Canary Islands, Spain, known to airline systems as FUE. The field elevation of 85 ft (26 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GCFV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 11,220 ft (3420 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GCFV 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 Fuerteventura Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jarde Airport | GCAT | 14 km (8 NM) |
| César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | GCRR | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Devils of the Air RC Model Club Airport | ES-0355 | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | GMML | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Gran Canaria Airport | GCLP | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fuerteventura Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 85 ft field elevation of Fuerteventura 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 548 airports and airfields we list for Spain — 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 Fuerteventura Airport
What is the ICAO code of Fuerteventura Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Fuerteventura Airport is GCFV, and its IATA code is FUE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fuerteventura Airport above sea level?
Fuerteventura Airport sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fuerteventura Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.4527, -13.8638 — in El Matorral, Canary Islands, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jarde Airport, about 14 km away.
Does GCFV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GCFV 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 Fuerteventura Airport?
Fuerteventura Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 11,220 ft (3420 m) with a ASP surface.