Swiss001 tests whether El Hierro Airport (GCHI) in Canary Islands, with its short 1,250m (4,101ft) runway, can accommodate various airliners, including an ATR, 737 MAX, 727 Freighter, 787, and even a 747. Through multiple takeoff and landing attempts, he demonstrates the challenges of operating large aircraft at such a constrained airport, highlighting issues like insufficient runway length, difficult braking, and unsafe takeoff speeds. The video showcases dramatic near-failures, emphasizing why El Hierro is unsuitable for anything beyond small regional aircraft.

This scenery of El Hierro for MSFS24/20 has been designed by FSDG, and is available at SIMMARKET.