La Gomera Airport

GCGM / GMZ

Alajero, La Gomera Island, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
23:30Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
11 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
4,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCGM 042330Z AUTO 06011KT 020V090 9999 -RA BKN046 BKN060 17/11 Q1022 RMK R09/06006KT 360V100 ARP/07008KT 020V120

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 716 ft
BKN 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 6,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,316 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,716 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (716 ft)
Pressure Alt
454 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 866 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCGM 042000Z 0421/0521 VRB09KT 9999 SCT035 TX20/0514Z TN14/0506Z PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0424 VRB18G28KT TEMPO 0421/0424 35016KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 9 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
CGM
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 81°
↑ 9.5 kt • ↔ 5.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GCGM

7,708 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.2%
MVFR
6.7%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

La Gomera Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 38°C with an average of 20°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 6.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.9%
NE
5.9%
E
7.4%
SE
3.2%
S
9.3%
SW
33.5%
W
18.7%
NW
8.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 20°C
Range: 13°C to 38°C
13°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,708 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Gomera Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GCGM
IATA Code: GMZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 716 ft MSL

Location

City: Alajero, La Gomera Island
Country: ES
Latitude: 28.029600°
Longitude: -17.214600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
60°@11kt
Density Alt
716ft, 17°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About La Gomera Airport

La Gomera Airport (GCGM/GMZ) is located in Alajero, La Gomera Island, ES at an elevation of 716 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 7,708 weather observations, GCGM experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.2% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GCGM come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.3 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 20°C (68°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.06 to 10.31 inHg (341-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,708 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Learn More

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.