El Hierro Airport (IATA: VDE, ICAO: GCHI) is a small regional airport located on El Hierro, the westernmost and smallest of Spain's Canary Islands, situated in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. The airport serves as the primary—and only—aviation link for the island's approximately 11,000 residents, providing essential connectivity to the broader Canary Islands archipelago and mainland Spain. The airport operates primarily with inter-island and domestic routes, with Binter Canarias being the dominant carrier. Due to the island's rugged volcanic terrain, the airport features a relatively short runway, which limits operations to smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft. El Hierro is designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and the airport plays a key role in supporting the island's modest tourism industry.