Tenerife Sur Airport

GCTS / TFS

Tenerife, ES

Last Updated
Apr 22, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
12 kt
260°
10+ km
Visibility
4,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1013 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCTS 221630Z 26012KT 9999 FEW030 BKN045 22/13 Q1013 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 209 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 4,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,209 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,709 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tenerife Sur Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 4,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (260°) at 12 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 4500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 13°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 23 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Expected weather includes: Rain. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 16:00Z and 18:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions with Rain between 16:00Z and 21:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 23:00Z and 08:00Z.

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
1013 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (209 ft)
Pressure Alt
217 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,107 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD GCTS 221640Z 2216/2315 09010KT 9999 BKN045 TX22/2314Z TN17/2306Z PROB40 TEMPO 2216/2218 23008KT PROB40 TEMPO 2216/2221 RA TEMPO 2223/2308 03006KT PROB30 TEMPO 2301/2309 RA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:49Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+7h
VFR 30° 6 kt
01:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
VFR
Rain

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°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GCTS

10,026 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.5%
MVFR
3.8%
IFR
0.7%
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 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 37°C with an average of 20.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are December, September, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 1.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.4%
NE
22.4%
E
38.6%
SE
4.1%
S
6.2%
SW
4.7%
W
7.9%
NW
3.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°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

December September April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 10,026 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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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.