Gran Canaria Airport

GCLP / LPA

Gran Canaria Island, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 36 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
20 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCLP 041500Z 36020KT 330V030 9999 FEW025 SCT030 21/13 Q1018 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 78 ft
FEW 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,578 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,078 ft AMSL
QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (78 ft)
Pressure Alt
-65 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 674 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCLP 041400Z 0415/0515 36020KT 9999 SCT025 TX21/0514Z TN15/0506Z TEMPO 0415/0424 36015G25KT TEMPO 0500/0506 36009KT TEMPO 0512/0515 36015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 20 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
00:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 360° 9 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CLP
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
17.3 kt 10.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
17.3 kt 10.0 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 - GCLP

7,837 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.3%
MVFR
8.8%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0.1%

Gran Canaria Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.3% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 12.9 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperatures typically range between 12°C and 39°C with an average of 20.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 12.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
58.2%
NE
16.5%
E
2.5%
SE
3.1%
S
4.3%
SW
2.4%
W
4.3%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 12°C to 39°C
12°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,837 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gran Canaria Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GCLP
IATA Code: LPA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 78 ft MSL

Location

City: Gran Canaria Island
Country: ES
Latitude: 27.931900°
Longitude: -15.386600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 10,171 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gran Canaria Airport

Overview

Gran Canaria Airport serves as a critical international gateway for the Canary Islands, located on Gran Canaria Island in the Atlantic Ocean. As a large airport with two substantial parallel runways, each measuring 10,171 feet in length, the facility handles significant commercial and charter traffic connecting the Canary Islands with mainland Spain and international destinations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 78 feet above mean sea level provides relatively straightforward altitude management for arriving and departing aircraft. Being situated on an island, pilots should anticipate maritime weather influences, including potential wind variations and occasional oceanic meteorological patterns that can impact approach and departure conditions.

Notable Features

Gran Canaria's geographic position at coordinates 27.931900, -15.386600 places it in a unique oceanic environment with potential for complex local wind patterns and terrain-influenced turbulence. The parallel runway configuration (03L/21R and 03R/21L) offers operational flexibility and redundancy for aircraft movements under varying wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

With twin parallel runways of identical 10,171-foot asphalt surfaces, pilots have excellent landing options that can accommodate a wide range of aircraft types. The runway orientation suggests potential for wind-aligned approaches, with the 03/21 heading likely influenced by prevailing regional wind patterns typical of the Canary Islands' maritime climate.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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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.