Alderney Airport (ACI) – Channel Islands

Alderney Airport (ACI) serves as the primary aviation gateway to the island of Alderney, part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. Located just 1.6 km southwest of St Anne, the airport connects Alderney with Guernsey, Southampton, and other regional destinations. It is the oldest airport in the Channel Islands, symbolizing both the island’s history and its commitment to connectivity.

✈️ Overview of Alderney Airport

Opened in 1935, Alderney Airport holds a special place in British aviation history as one of the first small island airports to offer scheduled air services. Operated by the States of Guernsey, the airport plays a crucial role in maintaining year-round transportation between Alderney, Guernsey, and the UK mainland.

Despite its compact size, the airport offers a friendly and efficient travel experience, ensuring smooth operations for both residents and tourists exploring this scenic island.

? Airport Information Table

? Facilities and Passenger Services

Alderney Airport is small but well-equipped to handle the needs of travelers. Its friendly, personal service makes flying in and out of Alderney quick and convenient.

Available facilities include:

• Passenger check-in counters and baggage handling

• Comfortable waiting lounge

• Café and refreshments area

• Public restrooms and baby-changing rooms

• Free parking near the terminal

• Assistance for passengers with reduced mobility

• Taxi and car hire services outside the terminal

The airport’s size ensures fast security checks and boarding, allowing travelers to enjoy a stress-free experience.

? Airlines and Destinations

The main airline serving Alderney is Aurigny Air Services, which operates multiple daily flights connecting Alderney to:

• Guernsey (GCI) – Frequent flights throughout the day

• Southampton (SOU) – Regular connections to the UK mainland

Seasonal charter and private flights also use Alderney Airport, making it a convenient entry point for leisure travelers, business visitors, and aviation enthusiasts.

? Transport and Access

The airport is conveniently located just minutes from St Anne, the island’s main town. Transport options include:

• Taxi: Readily available outside the terminal for transfers to hotels and attractions.

• Car Hire: Local agencies offer vehicle rentals for exploring the island.

• Walking and Cycling: Due to Alderney’s compact size, many visitors choose to walk or cycle from the airport to town.

The island’s scenic landscape and short distances make travel easy and enjoyable.

? Development and Community Role

Alderney Airport plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, health services, and tourism. Plans are underway to modernize the runway and terminal facilities, improving accessibility and safety while preserving the airport’s historic charm.

As part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey’s airport network, Alderney Airport contributes to maintaining strong transport links for residents and visitors alike.

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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	City	Logo
1	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
2	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
3	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
4	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
5	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
6	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
7	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
8	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
9	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
10	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
11	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
12	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
13	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
14	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
15	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
16	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
17	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
18	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
19	Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport	IXL	Leh
20	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
21	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
22	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
23	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
24	Jammu Airport	IXJ	Jammu	N/A
25	Bir Tikendrajit International Airport	IMF	Imphal
26	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
27	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
28	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
29	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
30	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
31	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
32	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
33	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
34	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
35	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
36	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
37	Indira Gandhi International Airport	DEL	Delhi
38	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
39	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
40	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
41	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
42	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
43	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
44	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
45	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
46	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
47	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
48	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
49	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai

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4	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
5	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
6	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
7	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
8	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
9	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
10	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
11	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
12	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
13	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
14	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
15	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
16	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
17	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
18	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
19	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
20	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
21	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
22	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
23	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
24	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
25	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
26	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
27	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
28	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
29	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
30	N'zeto Airport	ARZ	Angola
31	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
32	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
33	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
34	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
35	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
36	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
37	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
38	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
39	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
40	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
41	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
42	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
43	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
44	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
45	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
46	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
47	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
48	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
49	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
50	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
51	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
52	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
53	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
54	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
55	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
56	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
57	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
58	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
59	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
60	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
61	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
62	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
63	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
64	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
65	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
66	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
67	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
68	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
69	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
70	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
71	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
72	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
73	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
74	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
75	Sheberghan Airport	SBH	Afghanistan	N/A
76	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
77	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
78	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
79	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
80	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
81	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
82	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
83	Vlora International Airport	VLO	Albania
84	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
85	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
86	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
87	Stornoway	SYY	United Kingdom	N/A
88	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
89	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
90	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
91	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
92	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
93	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
94	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
95	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
96	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
97	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
98	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
99	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
100	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
101	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
102	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
103	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
104	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
105	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
106	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
107	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
108	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
109	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
110	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
111	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
112	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
113	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
114	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
115	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
116	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
117	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
118	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
119	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
120	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
121	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
122	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
123	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
124	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
125	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
126	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
127	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola
128	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the IATA code for Alderney Airport?
The IATA code for Alderney Airport is ACI.

2. How far is Alderney Airport from St Anne?
The airport is located only 1.6 km southwest of St Anne, the island’s main town.

3. Which airlines operate flights from Alderney?
Aurigny Air Services is the main airline, offering flights to Guernsey and Southampton.

4. Is Alderney Airport open year-round?
Yes, Alderney Airport operates throughout the year, ensuring consistent travel connections even in winter months.

5. Are there plans to upgrade the airport?
Yes, runway and terminal upgrades are planned to enhance safety and accommodate future travel demand.