Lanzarote/César Manrique Lanzarote Call Sign According To The Submitted Flight Plan (Fpl). Airport (GCRR)
IFR
Operating times:
Daily 0600-0000 LT (Sunrise to sunset); Daily 0700-0100 LT
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: available • Immigration: available
Runways
2 RWY, 2460m/8070ft 2 Runways, longest: 2460m/8070ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
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↓ 8 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
300° · 9 kt
Temperature
22°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1011 hPa
Ceiling
4000 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 3000ft
BKN 4000ft
METAR: 17 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | ←R 4 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 03 | →L 9 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 21 | ←R 9 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 45 | →L 4 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
Max 29°C (2114Z) · Min 17°C (2206Z)
09:00Z → 21:00Z
VFR
[30010KT 9999 SCT035]
300° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3500ft
09:00Z → 11:00Z
[PROB40 TEMPO VRB05KT]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
Variable (VRB) 5 kt
11:00Z → 16:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 22006KT]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
220° 6 kt
21:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 36006KT 9999 SCT035]
Becoming (BECMG)
360° 6 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3500ft
METAR GCRR 211030Z 30009KT 240V050 9999 FEW030 BKN040 22/11 Q1011 TAF GCRR 210800Z 2109/2209 30010KT 9999 SCT035 TX29/2114Z TN17/2206Z PROB40 TEMPO 2109/2111 VRB05KT PROB30 TEMPO 2111/2116 22006KT BECMG 2121/2123 36006KT
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Pilot Comments for GCRR
Timo
Basically a straightforward aerodrome. Unfortunately only 4 GA parking positions, which cannot be reserved. So it’s essentially first come, first served. I tried for weeks to obtain an IFR slot. It has to be done via GCR Request. After at least 20 attempts with various corrections/adjustments, I gave up and flew in VFR. Outbound I still went IFR, no issues. I’m convinced this whole slot situation is meant to steer pilots toward handling agents. Pricing: for a PA46 for 3 nights / 2 crew and 2 pax: 52 EUR; AVGAS at 2.82 EUR per liter. Very fair. According to Operations, handling will be mandatory from August 2024. 3 stars because of the slot issue.
AirfieldBot
Lanzarote (GCRR) offers limited general aviation parking, typically 3–4 stands, which cannot be reserved. Availability is first come, first served; if GA parking is full, parking on the commercial apron requires handling. Handling is not generally mandatory but may become obligatory from August 2024. IFR slots are required and must be requested via GCR Request; obtaining them can be challenging, and pilots may be encouraged toward handling agents due to slot difficulties. VFR arrivals are straightforward, and outbound IFR is possible without issue.
Avgas is available (cash payment required), with Lanzarote being one of the few Canary Islands airports offering it. Fuel prices are lower than in continental Spain. Example: landing and overnight parking about €50; another example: landing and three nights’ parking about €60. Fees are paid online via AENA’s portal or in person at the terminal (typically first floor). Self-handling is possible but can be complex without local knowledge.
The airport has a General Aviation Terminal (GAT) near customs, with passport control and security checks for arrivals and departures. Walking distance from GA parking to the terminal or GAT ranges from 10 to 45 minutes depending on location; if parked on the commercial apron, a handling agent’s vehicle may be needed for transfer. Car hire is available in Terminal 2.
Strong winds are common; aircraft should be securely tied down. For flights to Morocco, flight plans should be filed at least 24 hours in advance. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Lanzarote is considered a convenient entry point to the Canary Islands for non-commercial general aviation.