Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

GCXO / TFN

Tenerife, ES

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 39 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
13 kt
330°
9 km
Visibility
1,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCXO 042230Z 33013KT 300V010 9000 2600NW BCFG FEW000 SCT008 BKN018 13/12 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,076 ft
FEW 0 ft AGL
SCT 800 ft AGL
BKN 1,800 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
0 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,076 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,876 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,876 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
954 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,076 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,784 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,042 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD GCXO 042144Z 0421/0521 32015KT 9999 BKN016 TX15/0514Z TN10/0506Z PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0510 3000 DZRA BCFG BKN005 TEMPO 0421/0510 BKN010 BECMG 0503/0505 32005KT BECMG 0509/0511 32015KT PROB30 TEMPO 0512/0521 32015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:09Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 15 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,600 ft
03:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 320° 5 kt
09:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 320° 15 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CXO
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
10,404 ft 148 ft ASP 111°
11.3 kt 6.5 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 - GCXO

8,069 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.3%
MVFR
28.1%
IFR
9%
LIFR
6.5%

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 15.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 10.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 35°C with an average of 16°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 14% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 10.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.2%
NE
0.7%
E
5.3%
SE
12.4%
S
4.3%
SW
1%
W
24.9%
NW
45.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: 7°C to 35°C
7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 14%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,069 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GCXO
IATA Code: TFN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,076 ft MSL

Location

City: Tenerife
Country: ES
Latitude: 28.482700°
Longitude: -16.341499°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 10,404 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

Overview

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport serves Tenerife's northern region, situated at an elevation of 2,076 feet MSL on the Canary Islands. The airport primarily handles regional and inter-island traffic, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the Canary Island archipelago. Its medium-sized classification supports diverse flight operations across the region.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions, with 56.4% of observations supporting clear flying conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest (315°) at an average of 10.5 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 36 knots. Temperature ranges from 9°C to 35°C, with an average of 16.6°C, offering relatively stable thermal conditions throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (12/30) extends 10,404 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types. Its elevated position at 2,076 feet provides unique terrain interactions, particularly with northwestern wind patterns. The surrounding geographic context of Tenerife's mountainous landscape can create complex local wind and visibility conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of just 2.8 knots. Visibility averages 10 statute miles, though pilots should note occasional fog events occurring in 13% of observations. October, November, and September represent the most consistently favorable VFR flying months for this airport.

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
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.