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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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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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

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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

A5324/26 caution

Approach procedure change

REF STAR, NOTAM CNL, INFORMATION INCLUDED IN AIP AMDT 408/26 WEF 09-JUL-26

2026-07-23 07:25:33 Until further notice

A3096/26 caution

Instrument procedure change

REF AD-2 GCTS: IAC 5 - RNP Z RWY 07 (LPV ONLY) NOT AVBL IAC 11 - RNP Z RWY 25 (LPV ONLY) NOT AVBL

2026-04-30 16:22:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

D3872/26 info

FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT COORD 280229N 0163914W LAS GALLETAS/ ARONA

2026-08-23 20:30:00 2026-08-23 20:40:00

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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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