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

Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP/LPA) serves Gran Canaria Island, Spain. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 78 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
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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: No
  • 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: No
  • 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
  • GENDEC 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.

Airport Services

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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

A5388/26 caution
Runway lighting issue
ALL LANDING AREA LIGHTING FACILITIES RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION
2026-07-24 14:05:41 Until further notice
A5320/26 caution
Runway restriction
REF RWY, NOTAM CNL, INFORMATICON INCLUDED IN AIRAC AIP AMDT 408/26 WEF 09-JUL-26
2026-07-23 07:15:30 Until further notice
A3092/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
REF AD-2 GCLP: IAC 8 - RNP (LPV ONLY) RWY 03L NOT AVBL IAC 9 - RNP (LPV ONLY) RWY 03R NOT AVBL IAC 10 - RNP Z (LPV ONLY) RWY 21L NOT AVBL IAC 17 - RNP Z (LPV ONLY) RWY 21R NOT AVBL
2026-04-30 15:53:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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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?
Yes, landing permits are required for Gran Canaria Airport (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.