Vitoria Airport (VIT/LEVT)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
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Wind turbines frame the hills around Vitoria-Gasteiz airport serving the European Green Capital in 2012 where Frank Gehry's spectacular Marques De Riscal (wine hotel) also offers hospitality to those on a pilgrimage to the superb Rioja wine region. |
| Madrid | |
| Unserved route 25,000 passengers in 2008 |
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| Barcelona | |
| Unserved route 15,000 passengers in 2008 |
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| Canary Islands | |
| Unserved route | |
| Balearic Islands | |
| Unserved route |
| Europe |
| London |
| Unserved route 48,000 passengers in 2007 |
| Berlin |
| Unserved route 17,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country in 2010 |
| Vienna |
| Unserved route 8,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country in 2010 |
| Hannover |
| Unserved route 6,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country in 2010 |
| Riga |
| Unserved route 25,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country to the Nordic Countries in 2010 |
| Copenhagen |
| Unserved route 25,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country to the Nordic Countries in 2010 |
| Intercontinental |
| New York |
| Unserved route 14,000 one way indirect passengers from the Basque Country plus 21,000 additional passengers to other regions in USA in 2010 |
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Promoting the green capital: Vitoria's Salburua Park is a 200 ha wetland Habitat of European Community Interest already enjoying an astonishing visitor rate exceeding 300,000.
Other major reasons to serve this airport
- Competitive airport charges.
- Important operation of cargo traffic.
- City with exceptional urban design.
- Host of the Vitoria Jazz Festival.
- European Green Capital in 2012.
- Major Spanish wine region, home of the Rioja alavés and relevant cellars such as Marqués de Riscal (constructed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry) or Ysios (by the architect Santiago Calatrava).
- 4 million population in the catchment area.
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Vitoria serves the home of the Rioja alavés, Marqués de Riscal, and Ysios where the outstanding winery was designed by architect Santiago Calatrava. The host in 2010 Vitoria-Gasteiz will again host the 2012 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in 2012.
Marketing and other support
- PR support for new routes such as press releases, flight opening press conferences, activities related to the inaugural flight, a banner at Aena Aeropuertos's S.A. web page during the start-up period, and advertising support in our airports. For further information, please contact
- Possible cooperation from the Spanish Tourism Board (Tourspain):
- Market information: statistics & market analysis on request at
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People asset: The route opportunities are matched by a dense catchment of four million within two hours.
Catchment Area
The map shows the population 2 hours driving from Vitoria Airport (the green square), and the nearest airports in the area (Santander, Burgos, Logroño, Pamplona, San Sebastian & Bilbao Airports).
- Within 30mins: 320,870
- Within 60mins: 2,404,286
- Within 120mins: 3,993,936
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Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Significant cargo activity at the airport (H24 cargo operation). For freight opportunities contact the airport at:
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The airport facilities are modern and currently substantially under-exploited – exceptional vacant route opportunities include London, Copenhagen and Madrid.
Geography
- Vitoria Airport is located approximately eight km. Northeast of the capital of Álava.
Road Access:
- N-624 road, connects Vitoria with Bilbao. The distance from the centre of the capital to the road accessing the airport is eight kilometres, the journey takes up to ten minutes depending on the transport option.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- Runways: 1 runway (3,500m)
- Slot Coordinated: Facilitated
- Operating hours: S 04:45-22:00; W 05:45-23:00 UTC.
- Terminals: 1
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
For more regional information please go to:
- Basque Country Tourism
- Basque Country Destinations
- Vitoria Municipal Tourist Office
- Tourism Office for the Regional Council of Álava
- Wine cellars in Álava
- Tourism in Spain
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Vital statistics
2011 figures
- Passengers: 23,914 domestic pax; 2,922 international pax.
- Air Transport Movements: 566 regular flights; 4,823 charter flights.
- Freight: 34,669 tons.
- Largest carriers: Air Europa, Orbest.
