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Airports / Spain / FUE
Large airport · FUE
Fuerteventura Airport.
El Matorral, Spain · 85 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
15,284 ratings
0
Operators based
85
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
El Matorral, SpainELEV 85 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
15,284
Google reviews
ratings on Google
85
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to ACE
Field standing
#11 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 15284 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE).
Overview
Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV / FUE) is a large commercial airport serving El Matorral, Spain. The airport sits 85 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into FUE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE, 33 nm), Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN, 86 nm), and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA, 86 nm). With a single 11,220-foot paved runway, FUE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from FUE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from El Matorral.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Inside, the airport is well-organized and easy to navigate, which makes the journey smoother and less stressful.”
Joe Sun5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff were always welcoming, helpful, and professional, making us feel at home throughout our stay.”
cosmin daniel5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GCFV
IATA
FUE
FAA / Local
GCFV
Elevation
85 ft
Coordinates
28.4527° N · 13.8638° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 85 ft, FUE sits lower than 80% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,220 ft
- 01/1911,220 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,220 ft
FUE's 11,220 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmACECésar Manrique-Lanzarote AirportSan Bartolomé
- 86nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 86nmLPAGran Canaria AirportGran Canaria Island
- 131nmTFNTenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTenerife
- 143nmTTATan Tan AirportTan Tan
- 145nmTFSTenerife Sur AirportTenerife
Location
Open the full mapGCFV · Fuerteventura Airport · El Matorral, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from FUE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,874 nm | 7h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,005 nm | 7h 23m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,174 nm | 7h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,480 nm | 8h 30m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,507 nm | 8h 33m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,609 nm | 8h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,639 nm | 8h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,174 nm | 10h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use FUE?
- Fuerteventura Airport's longest paved runway is 11,220 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at FUE?
- Fuerteventura Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,220 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to FUE?
- The closest alternate is César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE), about 33 nm away, followed by Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN) at 86 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from FUE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 5m (2,874 nm), New York about 7h 23m (3,005 nm), Washington DC about 7h 47m (3,174 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.