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Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP/LPA) — Gran Canaria Island, Spain

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.3
Runways
03L/21R, 03R/21L
Elevation
78 ft

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Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: GCLP
  • Name: Gran Canaria Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 27.9319
  • Longitude: -15.3866
  • Elevation: 78 ft
  • Country: Spain
  • Municipality: Gran Canaria Island
  • IATA Code: LPA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 3100x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 3100x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.900 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.600 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 7.00-14.00 per tonne MTOW (AENA schedule)
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.50-1.00 per tonne per 15-min period after first 30 min free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Gran Canaria Airport (Las Palmas). Major hub in Canaries. AENA managed. Significant cargo and passenger traffic.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CLH/CEPSA. 24h availability. Major refueling stop for transatlantic GA. Volume discounts.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen area. Full border control. Major international airport. Important tech stop for Atlantic crossings.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. 24h operations. Runway 03L/21R, 3100m; Runway 03R/21L, 3100m. Two parallel runways.

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Spain Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 4 business days minimum (first-time charter). Subsequent applications may be faster. AESA operates Mon-Fri, 0900-2100 local time — closed weekends/holidays.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits.

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Active NOTAMs

A7269/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 11/26 WEF 26-NOV-26. GRAN CANARIA AD. - IN ALL RELEVANT PAGES AND CHART DUE TO IMPLANTATION OF PBN MANEOUVRES: - NEW CHARTS SID. - NEW DEPARTURES. - REMOVAL OF THE MAJORITY CONVENTIONAL DEPARTURES. - IN ALL RELEVANT PAGES AND CHART DUE TO THE APPROACH PROC…
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A7475/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 03R/21L CLSD, EXC MIL EMERG, AIR DEFENCE MISSION (QRA-ADFR) AND SAR MISSION, VACATING IMMEDIATELY
2026-10-27 22:30 UTC 2026-10-28 05:30 UTC
A6724/26
warning
Runway closed
RWY 03L/21R CLSD
2026-09-28 22:00 UTC 2026-10-29 04:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at GCLP?
The tower frequency at Gran Canaria Airport is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at GCLP?
Gran Canaria Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does GCLP require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for Spain
Where is GCLP located?
Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP) is located in Gran Canaria Island, Spain.
What is the IATA code for GCLP?
The IATA code for Gran Canaria Airport is LPA.
How long is the runway at GCLP?
The main runway at Gran Canaria Airport (03L/21R) measures 3100x45m.
Does GCLP have an ILS approach?
Yes, Gran Canaria Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 03L/21R, 03R/21L.
Is GCLP a port of entry?
Yes, Gran Canaria Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.