Operating times:
Daily 0600-2200 UTC; or PPR (1h min)
Summer
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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↓ 6 kt
←R 5 kt
Wind
40° · 8 kt
Temperature
23°C
Dew point
20°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1026 hPa
Ceiling
2700 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 1800ft
BKN 2700ft
METAR: 23 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | ←R 5 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 18 | →L 5 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
Max 25°C (2414Z) · Min 21°C (2506Z)
17:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 33008KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025]
Becoming (BECMG)
330° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 1500ft · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
12:00Z → 17:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 35010KT]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
350° 10 kt
09:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[05012KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025]
50° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 1500ft · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
09:00Z → 11:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO DZ RA BKN014]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Drizzle (DZ), Rain (RA) · Broken (BKN) 1400ft
METAR GCLA 241030Z 04008KT 350V100 9999 SCT018 BKN027 23/20 Q1026 TAF AMD GCLA 240907Z 2409/2509 05012KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025 TX25/2414Z TN21/2506Z PROB30 TEMPO 2409/2411 DZRA BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 2412/2417 35010KT BECMG 2417/2419 33008KT
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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.