Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer

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

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

This information may contain errors or be outdated. Create a free account to suggest corrections and earn points.

79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

Missing: Operations, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

Help keep this data accurate!
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify

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

See all airports with ILS approaches in Spain →

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.

See all airports of entry in Spain →

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.

Airport Services

No services listed for this airport yet.

Are you a service provider? Register here to appear in this airport's listing.

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.

View Full Spain Permit Details

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

+48 more active NOTAMs

Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.

View all NOTAMs on Map

Nearby Airports

GCLB El Berriel Aeroc Airport 11 NM GCXO Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport 60 NM GCTS Tenerife Sur Airport 63 NM GCAT Jarde Airport 79 NM GCFV Fuerteventura Airport 86 NM GCGM La Gomera Airport 97 NM GCRR César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport 112 NM

Compare GCLP with GCLB side by side →

Airport History

No milestones recorded for Gran Canaria Airport yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.

Add a historical fact

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.

View on Map