Operating times:
Daily 0700-2300 UTC; or PPR (1h min)
Winter
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
1 RWY, 2200m/7217ft 1 Runway, longest: 2200m/7217ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
18/36
Asphalt
Length
2200m
7217ft
7217ft
18/36
Asphalt
Length
2200m/7217ft
2200m/7217ft
Strength
64/F/A/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: HR AD.
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 11 kt
Wind
360° · 11 kt
Temperature
25°C
Dew point
19°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1021 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
340V040
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 3000ft
METAR: 39 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | 0 kt | 11 kt ↑ |
| 18 | 0 kt | 11 kt ↓ |
Max 23°C (2514Z) · Min 20°C (2607Z)
09:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
MVFR
[36009KT 9999 BKN025]
360° 9 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
17:00Z → 21:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO BKN012]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 1200ft
METAR GCLA 251300Z 36011KT 340V040 9999 SCT030 25/19 Q1021 TAF GCLA 250800Z 2509/2609 36009KT 9999 BKN025 TX23/2514Z TN20/2607Z PROB30 TEMPO 2517/2521 BKN012
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General aviation is accommodated at GCLA, though the airport is not specifically tailored for small aircraft. Handling is mandatory, with Iberia providing crew transport for about €10 each way; additional charges may occur for services such as flight rescheduling or escorting to the AENA office. Example: total fees for a week, mainly parking, about €180. Example: total fees for a short stay about €30. Parking requires advance arrangement, and there is no tiedown equipment available; strong winds are common, so securing aircraft may require improvisation.
Startup clearance is required for all departures, including VFR flights; departures before the filed flight plan time are not permitted. Delays can occur if departure times are changed through airport operations rather than directly via your own flight planning system. Access between the terminal and aircraft involves multiple security checks and can be time-consuming, sometimes taking over an hour.
No Avgas is available at GCLA. Staff are described as friendly and helpful. Payment of fees takes place at the AENA offices in the terminal. The island’s road network is slow due to winding routes; travel from the airport to destinations such as Santa Cruz can take several hours by car despite short distances.
Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.