Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP)
Large airport · Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain
Airport data
| Name | Gran Canaria Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | GCLP |
| IATA | LPA |
| Elevation | 78 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°55'55" W 15°23'12" 27.93190, -15.38660 |
| Location | Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gran Canaria Airport at a glance
Gran Canaria Airport is a large airport in Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain, known to airline systems as LPA. The field elevation of 78 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at GCLP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for GCLP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Gran Canaria Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Berriel Aeroc Airport | GCLB | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | GCXO | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | GCTS | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Jarde Airport | GCAT | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Fuerteventura Airport | GCFV | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gran Canaria Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 78 ft field elevation of Gran Canaria Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 548 airports and airfields we list for Spain — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Gran Canaria Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gran Canaria Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gran Canaria Airport is GCLP, and its IATA code is LPA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gran Canaria Airport above sea level?
Gran Canaria Airport sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gran Canaria Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.9319, -15.3866 — in Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is El Berriel Aeroc Airport, about 20 km away.
Does GCLP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for GCLP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Gran Canaria Airport?
Gran Canaria Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.