What is the tower frequency at GCFV?

The tower frequency at Fuerteventura Airport is 118.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at GCFV?

Fuerteventura Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does GCFV require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Fuerteventura Airport (Spain).

Where is GCFV located?

Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV) is located in El Matorral, Spain.

What is the IATA code for GCFV?

The IATA code for Fuerteventura Airport is FUE.

How long is the runway at GCFV?

The main runway at Fuerteventura Airport (01/19) measures 3535x45m.

Does GCFV have an ILS approach?

Yes, Fuerteventura Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.

Is GCFV a port of entry?

Yes, Fuerteventura Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV/FUE) — El Matorral, Spain

Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV/FUE) serves El Matorral, Spain. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 85 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Jul 21

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 20:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: GCFV
Name: Fuerteventura Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 28.4527
Longitude: -13.8638
Elevation: 85 ft
Country: Spain
Municipality: El Matorral
IATA Code: FUE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

Designation: 01/19
Dimensions: 3535x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: 121.700 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: 129.300 MHz
ATIS: 118.650 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 6.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW (AENA schedule)
Parking Fee: EUR 0.40-0.80 per tonne per 15-min period after first 30 min free
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Fuerteventura Airport. Major tourist gateway. AENA managed. High seasonal traffic.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: CLH/CEPSA supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen area. Full border control for non-Schengen arrivals. Busy with UK charter traffic.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Runway 01/19, 3406m. Strong winds common. Desert/arid environment.

Airport Services

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Spain Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 4 business days minimum (first-time charter). Subsequent applications may be faster. AESA operates Mon-Fri, 0900-2100 local time — closed weekends/holidays.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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Active NOTAMs

B6238/26 caution

Approach procedure change

REF STAR, NOTAM CNL, INFORMATION INCLUDED IN AIP AMDT 408/26 WEF 09-JUL-26

2026-07-23 07:55:30 Until further notice

B6236/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

REF IAC, NOTAM CNL, INFORMATION INCLUDED IN AIP AMDT 408/26 WEF 09-JUL-26

2026-07-23 07:50:33 Until further notice

B5070/26 caution

Taxiway restriction

REF SUP 44/26, PHASE 6 ACT: WIP DURING NON-OPERATIONAL HOURS

2026-06-19 00:00:00 2026-08-31 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

GCAT Jarde Airport 7 NM GCRR César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport 33 NM GMML Hassan I Airport 86 NM GCLP Gran Canaria Airport 86 NM GCLB El Berriel Aeroc Airport 96 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at GCFV?: The tower frequency at Fuerteventura Airport is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at GCFV?: Fuerteventura Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does GCFV require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Fuerteventura Airport (Spain).
Where is GCFV located?: Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV) is located in El Matorral, Spain.
What is the IATA code for GCFV?: The IATA code for Fuerteventura Airport is FUE.
How long is the runway at GCFV?: The main runway at Fuerteventura Airport (01/19) measures 3535x45m.
Does GCFV have an ILS approach?: Yes, Fuerteventura Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 01/19.
Is GCFV a port of entry?: Yes, Fuerteventura Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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