Unlike some other airports Alderney airport is 'Light Aviation Friendly' being ready to welcome you seven days a week. We try to ensure that your visit is free of the delays and frustrations experienced at busier airports and thus give you more time to explore the many delights of our island. Beaches and restaurants abound, many within walking distance.

The aviation event to watch is the 'Island Air Races', held annually during September. The races are run jointly by the Alderney Flying Club and the Royal Aero Club, with the results counting towards the British Air Racing Championships.

For more information about the Alderney Flying Club click here

Flight Planning:

Alderney Airport is situated within and governed by, the regulations applicable to the Channel Islands CTR (Class[A] airspace) and Alderney CTR (Class [D] airspace).

Pilots who are unable to comply with full IFR requirements may, subject to weather minimum and air traffic restrictions, be cleared for flight within the Zone on a Special VFR clearance. Details of SVFR restrictions will be found in the UK AIP Aerodrome (AD Volume 1), or Pooleys Flight Guide.

Prior permission for SVFR Zone entry clearance should be obtained by telephone from Jersey ATC.

Tel: +44 (0)1534 492243:

VFR ROUTE ENTRY POINT:
It should be noted that following the introduction of PROHIBITED AREAS over both Cap de la Hague and Flamanville, the original VFR Routes between Alderney and those points have been suspended.

An alternative VFR route Alderney - Vauville (4934359N, 0014807W) has been created to avoid both of these areas.

It should also be noted that DANGER AREA LF - 575 has been suspended to accommodate this new VFR route.

General Information:

The Fly to Alderney information guide providing information about the facilities available to general aviation users is available from the States of Alderney Marketing Department, tel; 01481 822811, email; marketing@alderney.net, or alternatively please click here to download your copy. 

*Please note; This guide is pre-punched and folds to fit either your Pooleys or you Jeppesen binders.

Alderney Airport:
It is the closest Channel Island airport to the South coast of England. If you decide to cross the Channel by means of the Light Aircraft corridor and then route to the Island through France, there will remain only a short over-water crossing to Alderney from the French coast at Veauville.

It is unique amongst Channel Islands airports, in having three operational runways.

The main runway, 26/08 is 880 metres long and is mainly bitmac.

The two secondary runways are both grass. 14/32 being 732 metres long, with 03/21 having a length of 497 metres.

The main runway is equipped with low intensity lighting, with portable lighting being available on runway 14/32. Alderney has an NDB (383.0 KHz 'ALD'), providing a useful approach aid.

Once on the ground, parking is free for 72 hours for aircraft weighing less than three metric tonnes. Landing fees are very reasonable starting from about £6 depending on aircraft weight, day of arrival, length of stay (minimum 1 night) and/or fuel uplift (most credit cards accepted). Hangar space is limited, especially during the summer months. Tie downs however, are normally available.

Visiting pilots are requested to visit the Flight Clearance Office on arrival (adjacent to the Fire Station), where a self-briefing unit is available, with a direct fax link to the control tower.