Fuerteventura Airport (FUE): Codes, Runways & Location
Fuerteventura Airport (IATA: FUE · ICAO: GCFV) is a large airport serving El Matorral, Spain. It lies at 28.4527° N, 13.8638° W, 85 ft (26 m) above sea level.
Overview of Fuerteventura Airport
Fuerteventura Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of El Matorral in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code FUE and the ICAO code GCFV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Fuerteventura Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3420 m (11220 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 85 ft (26 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) about 60 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,420 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fuerteventura Airport
Where is Fuerteventura Airport located?
Fuerteventura Airport is located in El Matorral, Spain. Its coordinates are 28.4527° N, 13.8638° W.
What is the airport code for Fuerteventura Airport?
Fuerteventura Airport has an IATA code of FUE and an ICAO code of GCFV.
How long is the runway at Fuerteventura Airport?
Fuerteventura Airport's longest runway is about 3420 m (11220 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Fuerteventura Airport have?
Fuerteventura Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Fuerteventura Airport a major airport?
Fuerteventura Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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