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Valencia Airport (VLC)
Airport Information
(Valencia, Spain)
 Housed in a building with a single terminal, Valencia Airport (VLC) is an increasingly busy facility, catering to those arriving in Valencia for both business and leisure purposes. The airport is located around 9 km / 6 miles west of Valencia city centre and next to Alaquàs, Paterna and Torrent.
Valencia Airport has seen rapid growth in passenger figures since the year 2000, currently serving in excess of 6.5 million passengers per year. Although the airport has two runways, most airlines only use the longest one, which stretches for almost 3,200 metres / 10,500 feet. In 2007, the Valencia Metro's Line 5 was extended to reach the airport and features regular trains to the city centre and also the westerly harbour.
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Sited next to the N-220 and the A3, Valencia Airport is easy to find and public buses run regularly to Valencia city centre between the hours of 06:30 to 23:15. Particularly popular is the shuttle bus service, which is known as the Aerobus and runs to locations such as the Avenida Reina de Valencia, the Avenida Menéndez Pidal, the Gran Via Fernando el Católico St. Ángel Guimerá and also St. Bailén. Taxis provide a more expensive alternative to Valencia Airport's public bus services, while hotel shuttles are often available free of charge and are a reliable, but slower method of reaching your accommodation.
Valencia Airport (VLC) Information: History and Facilities
Before Valencia Airport was built, the city was simply using a seaport for 'boat planes'. In 1927 and after much discussion, a site for the airport was chosen within the suburb of Manises. However, it was not until 1933 that the airfield was finally opened and scheduled passengers flights to Madrid began the following year. The 1940s saw a steady flow of passengers and importantly, hard surfacing of the runways.
The next 20 years in the history of Valencia Airport (VLC) was a time when many small improvements were made, such as runway extensions and the addition of lights for approaching traffic. A brand new, eco-friendly terminal for passengers was opened in the early 1980s. In 2007, a further terminal was built, along with improved parking facilities, a runway extension and general modernisation, prompted by Valencia being chosen as the host city of the 32nd America's Cup sailing regatta.
Valencia Airport is home to two ATMs, which are to be found within the terminal building, plus a bureau de change facility. Six cafés provide a good selection of food and beverages, such as Café Ritazza and Café di Roma, while a total of nine outlets are available for shopping, offering everything from food and gifts to pharmaceutical products. The most popular airport shops include Aldeasa, Atlántica, the Bahia Centre and Las Lilas. Within easy driving distance, the Eurostars Gran Valencia caters well to companies and business visitors, although a meeting room and conference hall are located onsite at the airport.
Valencia Airport (VLC) Information: About Valencia Tourism
Rich in history, Valencia is Spain's third-largest city, with evidence of settlements in the area as far back as Roman times. Today, Valencia offers fine Baroque buildings and grand squares as well as remnants of both the Moors and the Visigoths who once called the city home.
Close to the Mediterranean coastline, Valencia Airport (VLC) offers particularly scenic take-offs and landings. Significant attractions nearby include the magnificent Palacio del Marqués de Dos Aguas and the Basílica de la Virgen de los Desamparados. A number of museums are also worth a visit in Valencia, including the Museo Taurino, Museo de Bellas Artes, the Instituto Valenciano Arte Moderno, and the simply stunning Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias (City of Arts and Science). Alternatively, head to one of the city's impressive botanical gardens or fine parks to enjoy some nature.
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