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Tenerife Sur Airport (GCTS/TFS) — Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife Sur Airport (GCTS/TFS) serves Tenerife, Spain. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 209 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
Fuel 1/1
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Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: GCTS
  • Name: Tenerife Sur Airport
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 28.0445
  • Longitude: -16.5725
  • Elevation: 209 ft
  • Country: Spain
  • Municipality: Tenerife
  • IATA Code: TFS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 3200x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 120.300 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.675 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 6.00-12.00 per tonne MTOW (AENA schedule)
  • Parking Fee: EUR 0.40-0.80 per tonne per 15-min period after first 30 min free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofia). Major tourist airport. AENA managed. Busier than Tenerife North for charters.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CLH/CEPSA supply. 24h availability. Into-plane service.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen area. Full border control. Dedicated non-Schengen terminal area for UK/international arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. 24h operations. Runway 07/25, 3200m. Generally good weather. Wind shear possible.

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

A5783/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 09/26 WEF 01-OCT-26. TENERIFE SUR AD - STRENGTH TWY T I ALL RELEVANT PAGES AND CHARTS. - AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AIRSPACE: HOURS OF APPLICABILITY. - LOCAL AERODROME REGULATIONS: REMOVAL OF THE A225 FROM THE OPERATION OF CODE LETTER F AIRCRAFT ITEM.
2026-10-01 00:00:00 2026-10-14 23:59:00
A5646/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
REF AD-2 GCTS 10 WEF 10-JUL-25 OPERATION OF HELICOPTERS 3. OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS, ITEM 3.1 HELICOPTER EXIT FROM PRKG E49 PROCEED DIRECT VIA TWY T. (SEE NOTAM A5635/26)
2026-08-11 12:20:53 Until further notice
A5575/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
MEDICAL STAFF NOT AVBL
2026-08-05 10:55:43 Until further notice

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Nearby Airports

GCXO Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport 29 NM GCGM La Gomera Airport 34 NM GCLB El Berriel Aeroc Airport 59 NM GCLP Gran Canaria Airport 63 NM GCHI El Hierro Airport 71 NM GCLA La Palma Airport 72 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at GCTS?
The tower frequency at Tenerife Sur Airport is 119 MHz.
What fuel is available at GCTS?
Tenerife Sur Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does GCTS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Tenerife Sur Airport (Spain).
Where is GCTS located?
Tenerife Sur Airport (GCTS) is located in Tenerife, Spain.
What is the IATA code for GCTS?
The IATA code for Tenerife Sur Airport is TFS.
How long is the runway at GCTS?
The main runway at Tenerife Sur Airport (07/25) measures 3200x45m.
Does GCTS have an ILS approach?
Yes, Tenerife Sur Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
Is GCTS a port of entry?
Yes, Tenerife Sur Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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