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
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 8 kt
→L 6 kt
Wind
350° · 10 kt
Temperature
20°C
Dew point
15°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1014 hPa
Ceiling
4000 BKN
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
300V020
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1500ft
SCT 2500ft
BKN 4000ft
METAR: 33 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | →L 6 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 27 | ←R 10 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 45 | →L 10 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
| 21 | ←R 6 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
Max 23°C (2914Z) · Min 16°C (2906Z)
15:00Z → 22:00Z
MVFR
[33011KT 9999 BKN025]
330° 11 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
22:00Z → Tomorrow 15:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 03005KT 9999 BKN025]
Becoming (BECMG)
30° 5 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 2500ft
21:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO DZ RA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Drizzle (DZ), Rain (RA)
METAR GCRR 281530Z 35010KT 300V020 9999 FEW015 SCT025 BKN040 20/15 Q1014 TAF GCRR 281400Z 2815/2915 33011KT 9999 BKN025 TX23/2914Z TN16/2906Z BECMG 2822/2824 03005KT PROB30 TEMPO 2821/2912 DZRA
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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.