Originally Posted by
atakacs
Hi
I'm looking for any info pertaining to the airstrip built at the south of the Fuerteventura island in Puerto de la Cruz.
Although it is now abandoned (apparently some ultralights have landed there
not so long ago) does anyone have any info about its actual use? I know they are some rumours of night (!) germans flights there during WWII but I find it hard to believe.
In any case, any input most appreciated.
I know the airstrips were used by Spanish AF as training area in the late 80s early 90s, using the old C-212 Aviocar by CASA. A fellow friend use to flight onboard as technical crew. But the C-212 were retired and I cannot recall flight ops with the CN-235 nor the CN-295. Also, but I am not 100% sure, I think SAR/MedVac helos use the landing area when needed if a mission near by is activated. Ultralights might use them every once in a while.