Vitoria Airport – VIT Vitoria
Situated near Vitoria-Gasteiz, capital of the Basque Country, Vitoria Airport was Spain’s fourth largest airport in terms of cargo volume in 2017, behind Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat and Zaragoza. It has seen a tremendous increase in cargo traffic, having become some freight companies’ arrival point of choice for perishable goods for further distribution, as well as departure point for other types of goods such as parcels. This is in large part due to VIT’s strategic location in the Atlantic Arc, which allows for quick and direct access to various roads, highways, and motorways.
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Because Vitoria Airport specializes in airfreight, its facilities are well suited to handling cargo. Its concrete runway, designated 04/22, is 11,483 feet (3,500 meters) long and is equipped with a specific apron for cargo aircraft, which is connected to the first line logistics area that holds all the necessary infrastructure required for quick and immediate processing of cargo. In 2018, VIT handled 9,755 flights, facilitated the transport of 62,156 tonnes of cargo, and served 140,945 passengers. Some of the destinations travelers can head to from Vitoria Airport are Bilbao, Galdakao, Portugalete, and Valle de Trapaga, which are all within an hour in the province of Biscay.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several hotels within four kilometers of Vitoria Airport. The Hotel Gobeo Park is 2.1 miles away, while the Gran Hotel Lakuna and the Holiday Inn Express Vitoria are both located within a 4-mile radius from VIT. Another alternative hotel is a 4-star Hotel Jardines de Uleta Suites, located 3.8 miles from the airport.
The closest major airport to Vitoria Airport is Bilbao Airport 50 miles away.
