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Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (GCXO/TFN) — Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (GCXO/TFN) serves Tenerife, Spain. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 2076 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: GCXO
  • Name: Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 28.4827
  • Longitude: -16.341499
  • Elevation: 2076 ft
  • Country: Spain
  • Municipality: Tenerife
  • IATA Code: TFN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 3171x45m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.700, 257.800 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: 124.800, 128.850 MHz
  • ATIS: 118.575 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
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Tenerife North Airport (Los Rodeos). Original Tenerife airport. Inter-island hub. AENA managed.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: CLH/CEPSA supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen area. Border control available. Primarily domestic/inter-island and some European flights.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No curfew. Runway 12/30, 3170m. NOTORIOUS for low cloud and fog. Historically challenging approaches. Site of 1977 disaster.

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

B6317/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 08/26 WEF 03-SEP-26. TENERIFE NORTE/CIUDAD DE LA LAGUNA AD - SID 1 AND 3 CHART: REPRINTED. - STAR 1 CHART: ELIMINATION OF MANEUVERS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT. PBN BOX. HEADING CORRECTION IN HOLDING OVER BASUX. INCLUSION OF THE HOLDING P…
2026-07-24 12:05:40 Until further notice
B6316/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
REF IFR APCH PROCEDURE NOTAM CNL
2026-07-24 12:00:46 Until further notice
B6100/26 caution
Instrument procedure change
REF AD-2 GCXO: - IAC 1 RNP Z (LPV ONLY) RWY 12: NOT AVBL - IAC 6 RNP Z (LPV ONLY) RWY 30: NOT AVBL
2026-07-16 07:05:00 2026-07-31 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

GCTS Tenerife Sur Airport 29 NM GCGM La Gomera Airport 54 NM GCLP Gran Canaria Airport 60 NM GCLB El Berriel Aeroc Airport 61 NM GCLA La Palma Airport 75 NM GCHI El Hierro Airport 91 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at GCXO?
The tower frequency at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is 118.7, 257.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at GCXO?
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does GCXO require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (Spain).
Where is GCXO located?
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (GCXO) is located in Tenerife, Spain.
What is the IATA code for GCXO?
The IATA code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is TFN.
How long is the runway at GCXO?
The main runway at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (12/30) measures 3171x45m.
Does GCXO have an ILS approach?
Yes, Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 12/30.
Is GCXO a port of entry?
Yes, Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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