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

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

❓ 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.