iniBuilds El Hierro (GCHI) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released!

Welcome to El Hierro Airport (GCHI)! ✈️

Today, we’re delighted to officially release iniBuilds El Hierro Airport (GCHI) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024!

Located on the rugged northeastern coast of El Hierro, GCHI serves as the principal air gateway to the smallest and westernmost of the Canary Islands. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, dramatic volcanic terrain and steep coastal cliffs, the airport offers a truly distinctive island setting. Its exposed location, changing winds and scenic approaches make El Hierro a memorable destination for every virtual pilot.

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From the compact terminal and apron layout to the surrounding volcanic landscape and rugged shoreline, this handcrafted scenery captures the remote character and natural beauty of one of the Canary Islands’ most unique airports.

Every aspect of GCHI has been carefully recreated, including its terminal buildings, taxiways, apron, landside infrastructure and surrounding coastal environment. The combination of detailed airport modelling and dramatic island scenery delivers an immersive experience whether you’re arriving on a regional service or exploring the archipelago in a smaller aircraft.

We’ve placed a strong emphasis on the details that define El Hierro, with bespoke ground materials, custom taxiway signage, carefully positioned airport lighting and a detailed recreation of the surrounding buildings and landside areas.

Scenery Features

• Handcrafted ground textures with bespoke materials for the runway, apron, paths and surrounding roads

• Detailed terminal buildings featuring high-quality exterior and interior modelling

• Authentic recreation of the airport’s compact apron and operational areas

• Detailed landside environment featuring custom roads, infrastructure and scenery objects

• Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting throughout the airfield

• Custom taxiway signs created to match their real-world counterparts

• High-quality, optimised textures for balanced visual detail and performance

• Custom models recreating the surrounding buildings and coastal environment

• Crisp terminal textures capturing the airport’s distinctive modern appearance

• Built using the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 SDK features

• Full iniManager compatibility

Routes & Operations ✈️

Despite its remote location and compact size, El Hierro Airport provides a selection of regional and general aviation operations. Regular inter-island services connect El Hierro with Tenerife and Gran Canaria, offering short yet scenic flights across the Canary Islands.

GCHI’s exposed coastal position, surrounding volcanic terrain and frequently changing Atlantic conditions can make both arrivals and departures particularly engaging. Whether you’re operating a regional turboprop service, navigating challenging winds or exploring the Canary Islands in a small GA aircraft, El Hierro offers a rewarding flying experience at the edge of the archipelago.

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We can’t wait to see your screenshots, videos and flights into one of the Canary Islands’ most scenic and distinctive airports. See you on final approach into El Hierro!

iniBuilds Team ❤️