Tenerife Sur Airport

GCTS / TFS

Tenerife, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
200°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCTS 041100Z 20006KT 160V260 9999 FEW035 20/06 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 209 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,709 ft AMSL
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (209 ft)
Pressure Alt
37 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 687 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCTS 040800Z 0409/0509 20010KT 9999 SCT040 TX22/0414Z TN14/0506Z TEMPO 0409/0411 36009KT TEMPO 0415/0420 26009KT BECMG 0420/0422 02005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:18Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+4h
VFR 260° 9 kt
20:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 20° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CTS
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,499 ft 148 ft ASP 68°
3.9 kt 4.6 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GCTS

7,763 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
0.6%
LIFR
0%

Tenerife Sur Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 10.4 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 20.7°C. The best months for VFR flying are March, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 10.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
13.6%
NE
22.7%
E
36.8%
SE
4.1%
S
6.6%
SW
5.1%
W
6.4%
NW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.7°C
Range: 13°C to 37°C
13°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,763 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tenerife Sur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GCTS
IATA Code: TFS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 209 ft MSL

Location

City: Tenerife
Country: ES
Latitude: 28.044500°
Longitude: -16.572500°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tenerife Sur Airport

Overview

Tenerife Sur Airport (GCTS) serves the southern region of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. As a large airport situated at 209 feet above mean sea level, it plays a critical role in regional and international air transportation for this important tourist destination.

Flying Conditions

The airport's location in the Canary Islands creates unique meteorological conditions characterized by consistent trade winds and moderate temperatures. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components given the airport's single runway orientation of 07/25, which measures 10,499 feet in asphalt surface construction.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 28.044500, -16.572500, the airport is surrounded by volcanic terrain typical of the Canary Islands. The substantial runway length of 10,499 feet provides significant operational flexibility for various aircraft types, accommodating both commercial and charter operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 07/25 offers a long, straight approach with significant length to support safe landings and takeoffs. Given the airport's coastal location, pilots should be prepared for potential wind shear and turbulence conditions associated with island topography and maritime atmospheric interactions.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.