[4] Although 34 km (21 mi) from the island capital, the airport was located here to avoid disturbing the Garajonay National Park and avoid the cloudier and foggier climate to the North of the island.

Aviation in the island of La Gomera started in the 1950s, when a private airfield was constructed.

However, due to the opening of the Tenerife South Airport and a new maritime line with the island, the project was again delayed.

The elected place to build the installations was the "Meseta de los Acantilados" (Plateau Cliffs), which is located 2 kilometers from the old airfield of "El Revolcadero".

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