Fuerteventura Airport

The camera looks out over the runways and apron of Fuerteventura Airport, where aircraft arrive and depart against a low, arid landscape of sand and scrub. The terminal buildings and the flat terrain of the island's eastern side give the scene its recognisable character, with the Atlantic sky often filling the background.

Traffic is busiest during the morning and late afternoon, when holiday flights tend to cluster. In winter the island draws many visitors, so movements are frequent, while summer brings strong sunlight and clear views. Windy days can change the approach direction, and the light shifts noticeably from the pale morning hours to the warmer tones of evening.

Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands, lying off the coast of North Africa. Puerto del Rosario, the island capital, sits just to the north of the airport. The island is known for its long beaches, dry climate and open landscapes, and many travellers pass through this airport on their way to coastal resorts and inland villages.