Guernsey Airport — Saint Peter Port, Guernsey

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Searching for an airport code near Saint Peter Port? Guernsey Airport is identified as GCI (ICAO: EGJB).

Distance & flight time from GCI

Guernsey Airport

Guernsey Airport (GCI) sits near Saint Peter Port on the island of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands positioned between England and France in the English Channel. As a British Crown Dependency with its own customs and tax arrangements, Guernsey relies heavily on GCI for both tourism and essential connectivity, since ferry crossings from the UK and France can take considerably longer. The airport handles scheduled flights to numerous UK regional airports as well as some continental European destinations, supporting the island's finance industry, tourism sector, and daily commuting needs. GCI's short runway, framed by cliffs and sea views, has historically posed operational challenges in poor weather, occasionally causing diversions to nearby Jersey or Alderney.

Runways at Guernsey Airport (GCI)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
09/275194 ft (1583 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Guernsey Airport (GCI)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP128.65 MHz
ATISATIS109.4 MHz
GNDGND121.8 MHz
TWRTWR119.95 MHz

Airports near Guernsey Airport (GCI)

GCI denotes Guernsey Airport, sometimes confused with Jersey's JER since both serve nearby Channel Islands; searchers often compare flight options between the two British Crown Dependencies.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Guernsey Airport?

The IATA code for Guernsey Airport is GCI.

What is the ICAO code for Guernsey Airport?

The ICAO code for Guernsey Airport is EGJB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.