Pilots who are unable to comply with full IFR requirements may, subject to weather minimum and air traffic restrictions, be cleared for flight within the Zone on a Special VFR clearance. If routing via the Light Aircraft corridor and through France, it is only a 11 nm water crossing from Cap de la Hague. It is unique amongst Channel Islands airports, in having three operational runways. The two secondary runways are both grass. Once on the ground, parking is free for 72 hours for aircraft weighing less than three metric tonnes.
Hangar space is limited, especially during the summer months.
Tie downs however, are normally available. Local taxis operate to and from the airport and some of the hotels offer free transfers or a car. Car hire is also available with a freephone facility available in the arrivals area of the terminal building. Offshore Finance, Ecommerce and Tax Advantage. Alderney Offshore Finance, Ecommerce and Tax Advantage.