Reference data only — not for flight planning or navigation. Verify with official sources (AIP, NOTAMs, ATC). Full disclaimer
Tenerife Sur Airport (GCTS/TFS) — Tenerife, Spain
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 119
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 209 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This information may contain errors or be outdated.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:
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 Recently verified Outdated — please verify
See a next to a field? Click it to confirm the info is still correct. Recently verified Outdated — please verify
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
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: 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 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
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area. Full border control. Dedicated non-Schengen terminal area for UK/international arrivals.
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
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.
Active NOTAMs
A6406/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 10/26 WEF 29-OCT-26.
TENERIFE SUR AD
- OBSERVATIONS TO OTHER LIGHTING, SECONDARY
POWER SUPPLY
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A7619/26
caution Upcoming
Movement area restriction
PUSH-BACK FROM ACFT STANDS H39, H38 AND H37 FACE WEST AND EXIT
VIA GATE D3
2026-10-28 04:00 UTC
2026-10-28 10:30 UTC
A7586/26
caution Upcoming
Taxiway lighting closed
INNER APN TWY BTN STANDS E63 AND E64 CLSD
2026-10-28 04:00 UTC
2026-10-28 10:30 UTC
+30 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
Airport History
No milestones recorded for Tenerife Sur Airport yet. Know when it opened, who built it or a notable event? Add it with a source.
Add a historical factFrequently 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?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for 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.