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	Cochin International Airport	COK	Cochin
2	Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	BOM	Mumbai
3	Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport	AMD	Ahmedabad
4	Manohar International Airport	GOX	Goa
5	Calicut International Airport	CCJ	Kozhikode
6	Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport	VNS	Varanasi
7	Darbhanga Airport	DBR	Darbhanga
8	Chennai International Airport	MAA	Chennai
9	Shillong Airport	SHL	Shillong
10	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport	NAG	Nagpur
11	Pakyong Airport	PYG	Pakyong
12	Goa International Airport	GOI	Goa
13	Birsa Munda Airport	IXR	Ranchi
14	Thiruvananthapuram International Airport	TRV	Thiruvananthapuram
15	Visakhapatnam International Airport	VTZ	Visakhapatnam
16	Jolly Grant Airport	DED	Dehradun
17	Nashik International Airport	ISK	Nashik
18	Biju Patnaik International Airport	BBI	Bhubaneswar
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20	Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport	LKO	Lucknow
21	Lengpui Airport	AJL	Aizawl
22	Mangaluru International Airport	IXE	Mangaluru
23	Coimbatore International Airport	CJB	Coimbatore
24	Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport	IXA	Agartala
25	Surat International Airport	STV	Surat
26	Raja Bhoj Airport	BHO	Bhopal
27	Kannur International Airport	CNN	Kannur
28	Rajiv Gandhi International Airport	HYD	Hyderabad
29	Srinagar Airport	SXR	Srinagar
30	Tiruchirappalli International Airport	TRZ	Tirupati
31	Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport	IDR	Indore
32	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Bengaluru
33	Hindon Airport	HDO	Lucknow	N/A
34	Dimapur Airport	DMU	Dimapur
35	Jaipur International Airport	JAI	Jaipur
36	Pune Airport	PNQ	Pune
37	Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport	GAU	Guwahati
38	Vadodara Airport	BDQ	Vadodara
39	Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport	ATQ	Amritsar
40	Vijayawada International Airport	VGA	Vijayawada
41	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport	CCU	Kolkata
42	Tirupati International Airport	TIR	Tirupati
43	Madurai Airport	IXM	Madurai
44	Bagdogra International Airport	IXB	Bagdogra
45	Gaya Airport	GAY	Gaya
46	Veer Savarkar International Airport	IXZ	Port Blair
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#	Airport Name	IATA Code	Country	Logo
1	Land's End	LEQ	United Kingdom	N/A
2	Kirkwall	KOI	United Kingdom	N/A
3	Guernsey	GCI	United Kingdom	N/A
4	Sheghnan Airport	SGA	Afghanistan
5	Menongue Airport	SPP	Angola
6	Al Maktoum International Airport (Dubai World Central)	DWC	United Arab Emirates
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8	Cardiff	CWL	United Kingdom
9	Bagram Air Base	OAI	Afghanistan
10	London Southend	SEN	United Kingdom	N/A
11	Urgun Airport	URN	Afghanistan
12	London Luton	LTN	United Kingdom	N/A
13	Gardez Airport	GRG	Afghanistan
14	Houari Boumediene Airport	ALG	Algeria
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17	Norwich	NWI	United Kingdom	N/A
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19	Kunduz Airport	UND	Afghanistan
20	Inverness Airport	INV	United Kingdom	N/A
21	Jersey	JER	United Kingdom	N/A
22	Farnborough	FAB	United Kingdom	N/A
23	Leeds Bradford	LBA	United Kingdom	N/A
24	Belfast International	BFS	United Kingdom
25	Glasgow	GLA	United Kingdom	N/A
26	Negage Airport	GXG	Angola
27	Kukës International Airport Zayed	KFZ	Albania
28	Heathrow	LHR	United Kingdom	N/A
29	Syunik Airport	YUK	Armenia
30	Saint Mary's / Isles Of Scilly	ISC	United Kingdom	N/A
31	Teesside International	MME	United Kingdom	N/A
32	Cafunfo Airport	CFF	Angola
33	Brighton City	ESH	United Kingdom
34	Cazombo Airport	CAV	Angola
35	Uíge Airport	UGO	Angola
36	Bournemouth	BOH	United Kingdom
37	Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza	TIA	Albania
38	Zaranj Airport	ZAJ	Afghanistan
39	Newcastle International	NCL	United Kingdom	N/A
40	Dirico Airport	DRC	Angola
41	Darwaz Airport	DAZ	Afghanistan
42	Sardeh Band Airport	SBF	Afghanistan
43	Manchester	MAN	United Kingdom	N/A
44	Ronaldsway	IOM	Isle Of Man	N/A
45	Benguela Airport	BUG	Angola
46	Khost International Airport	KHT	Afghanistan
47	Nzagi Airport	NZA	Angola
48	Qala I Naw Airport	LQN	Afghanistan
49	Glasgow Prestwick	PIK	United Kingdom	N/A
50	Manston International	MSE	United Kingdom	N/A
51	Uruzgan Airport	URZ	Afghanistan
52	Saurimo Airport	VHC	Angola	N/A
53	Khwahan Airport	KWH	Afghanistan
54	Ondjiva Pereira Airport	VPE	Angola
55	Albano Machado Airport	NOV	Angola
56	Farah Airport	FAH	Afghanistan
57	Malanje Airport	MEG	Angola
58	London City	LCY	United Kingdom	N/A
59	V. C. Bird International Airport	ANU	Antigua And Barbuda
60	Quatro De Fevereiro International Airport	LAD	Angola
61	Sumburgh	LSI	United Kingdom	N/A
62	Catumbela Airport	CBT	Angola
63	Sumbe Airport	NDD	Angola
64	Coventry Airport Limited	CVT	United Kingdom
65	Lumbala Airport	GGC	Angola
66	Kapanda Airport	KNP	Angola
67	Kabul International Airport	KBL	Afganistan
68	Cornwall Airport Newquay	NQY	United Kingdom
69	Cuango-Luzamba Airport	LZM	Angola
70	Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport	KDH	Afghanistan
71	George Best Belfast City	BHD	United Kingdom	N/A
72	Soyo Airport	SZA	Angola
73	Lucapa Airport	LBZ	Angola
74	Penzance Heliport	PZE	United Kingdom	N/A
75	Welwitschia Mirabilis International Airport	MSZ	Angola
76	Joaquim Kapango Airport	SVP	Angola
77	Blackpool Airport	BLK	United Kingdom
78	Fayzabad Airport	FBD	Afghanistan
79	Lubango Airport	SDD	Angola
80	Andorra La Vella	ALV	Andorra
81	Andorra–La Seu D'Urgell Airport	LEU	Andorra
82	Burton–Nibbs International Airport	BBQ	Antigua And Barbuda
83	Luau Airport	UAL	Angola	N/A
84	Tarinkot Airport	TII	Afghanistan
85	Shirak International Airport	LWN	Armenia
86	London Gatwick	LGW	United Kingdom	N/A
87	Ghazni Airport	GZI	Afghanistan
88	Humberside Airport	HUY	United Kingdom	N/A
89	Cuito Cuanavale Airport	CTI	Angola
90	Exeter	EXT	United Kingdom
91	Liverpool John Lennon	LPL	United Kingdom	N/A
92	N'dalatando Airport	NDF	Angola
93	Cabinda Airport	CAB	Angola
94	Jalalabad Airport	JAA	Afghanistan
95	Waco Kungo Airport	CEO	Angola
96	Oxford	OXF	United Kingdom	N/A
97	East Midlands	EMA	United Kingdom
98	Southampton	SOU	United Kingdom	N/A
99	Chaghcharan Airport	CCN	Afghanistan
100	Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport	HEA	Afghanistan	N/A
101	Edinburgh	EDI	United Kingdom
102	Dundee	DND	United Kingdom
103	Taloqan Airport	TQN	Afghanistan
104	Jamba Airport	JMB	Angola
105	Dubai Creek Seaplane Base (Heliport)	DCG	United Arab Emirates
106	Alderney	ACI	United Kingdom
107	Carlisle Lake District	CAX	United Kingdom
108	Dubai International Airport	DXB	United Arab Emirates
109	Chitato Airport	PGI	Angola
110	Dundo Airport	DUE	Angola
111	Mawlānā Jalāl Ad-Din Muhammad Balkhī Intl Airport	MZR	Afghanistan
112	Birmingham	BHX	United Kingdom
113	City Of Derry	LDY	United Kingdom
114	Zvartnots International Airport	EVN	Armenia
115	Bristol	BRS	United Kingdom
116	Bamyan Airport	BIN	Afghanistan
117	Aberdeen International	ABZ	United Kingdom
118	Maymana Airport	MMZ	Afghanistan
119	Sharana Airstrip	OAS	Afghanistan
120	Wick John O'Groats	WIC	United Kingdom	N/A
121	London Stansted	STN	United Kingdom	N/A
122	Nili Airport	NLI	Afghanistan
123	Porto Amboim Airport	PBN	Angola
124	Kuran Wa Munjan Airport	KUR	Afghanistan
125	Benbecula	BEB	United Kingdom
126	Wycombe Air Park	HYC	United Kingdom	N/A
127	Cambridge City	CBG	United Kingdom
128	Luena Airport	LUO	Angola

❓ 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.