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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↓ 8 kt
→L 4 kt
Wind
330° · 9 kt
Temperature
23°C
Dew point
21°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1021 hPa
Ceiling
2200 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 1400ft
BKN 2200ft
METAR: 40 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | →L 4 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 18 | ←R 4 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
Max 24°C (2714Z) · Min 21°C (2807Z)
18:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 4506 DZ BKN014]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.5 km · Drizzle (DZ) · Broken (BKN) 1400ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
09:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[35006KT 9999 FEW015]
350° 6 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 1500ft
METAR GCLA 271100Z 33009KT 9999 SCT014 BKN022 23/21 Q1021 TAF GCLA 270800Z 2709/2809 35006KT 9999 FEW015 TX24/2714Z TN21/2807Z PROB30 TEMPO 2718/2809 4500 DZ BKN014
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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.