International hub · Fuerteventura, Spain

Fuerteventura

GCFVFUE
Elevation
85 ft
Coordinates
28°27′N 13°52′W
Local time
Atlantic/Canary

Photo: Stephenmshields · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Field information

GCFV runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Fuerteventura (GCFV/FUE) has one runway, 01/19, 11,220 ft (3,420 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GCFV, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Canary

  • Country

    Spain

    ES

  • Municipality

    El Matorral

  • Elevation

    85 ft

  • Position

    28.4527, -13.8638

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · GCFV

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
01/1911,220 ft (3,420 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GCFV.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Fuerteventura (GCFV / FUE) in Fuerteventura, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GCFV is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at GCFV

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Spain

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Spain. Applicable permit lead times for Spain are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Spain are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at GCFV

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at GCFV covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GCFV

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GCFV is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GCFV

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GCFV: 28° 27′ 10″ N 13° 51′ 50″ W; elevation 85 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Fuerteventura

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Fuerteventura. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GCFV.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GCFV

    Support for freighter operations into GCFV covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where GCFV sits in the network

Open in mapRead on Wikipedia

Nearest airports in our network

NESWGCRRGMMLGCLPGCXOGMATGCTSGCFV

Operating into GCFV?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Fuerteventura — one desk for the whole trip.

Request flight supportExplore our services