La Gomera Airport

GCGM / GMZ

Alajero, La Gomera Island, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
13 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCGM 071430Z 23013KT 190V250 9999 FEW025 23/16 Q1020 RMK R09/25010KT 210V290 ARP/25011KT 200V290

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 716 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,216 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

La Gomera Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 13 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 8-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,500 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 23°C (73°F) with a dewpoint of 16°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (716 ft)
Pressure Alt
514 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,646 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCGM 070800Z 0709/0809 23008KT 9999 FEW025 TX24/0714Z TN18/0806Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 230° 8 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: 27
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 81°
10.0 kt 8.4 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GCGM

12,059 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.1%
MVFR
6.8%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.1%

La Gomera Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 38°C with an average of 19.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 5.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.2%
N
7.3%
S
8.1%
W
20%
NE
5.6%
NW
7.7%
SE
3.2%
SW
35.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°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

April June December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 12,059 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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 12,059 weather observations, GCGM experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.1% 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 6.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, June, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 19.6°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.97 to 10.31 inHg (338-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 12,059 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.