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

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 2,076 ft

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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

Observed Activity · Sep 25

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-09-202026-09-25

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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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: 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
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
APIS 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

B7603/26

warning Upcoming

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM -PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 10/26 WEF 29-OCT-26. TENERIFE NORTE/CIUDAD DE LA LAGUNA AD - IN ALL RELEVANT PAGES AND CHARTS: UPDATE OF PAVEMENT STRENGTH. - FORMAL EDITING

2026-10-29 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC

B6719/26

caution

Approach procedure changed

REF AD 2-GCXO STAR 1: AIRAC AMDT 08/26 (WEF 03-SEP-26). THE MINIMUM ALTITUDE IN THE HOLDING PATTERN OVER BASUX, BOTH ON THE CHART AND IN THE TABULAR DESCRIPTION, SHALL BE: -6,000FT FOR ARRIVALS TO RWY 02. -FL080 FOR ARRIVALS TO RWY 20.

2026-09-03 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-08-13 10:28 UTC

B6800/26

caution

Approach procedure changed

2026-09-03 00:00 UTC No end time given (PERM)

Received 2026-08-19 08:26 UTC

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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?: It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Permit details for 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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