Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

GCXO / TFN

Tenerife, ES

Last Updated
Jun 7, 14:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
14:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
19 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCXO 071430Z 31019KT 9999 FEW004 SCT011 19/15 Q1023 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,076 ft
FEW 400 ft AGL
SCT 1,100 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,476 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,176 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 1,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 19 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 19-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 400 ft, scattered at 1,100 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 15°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Patches Fog. There is a 30% probability of LIFR conditions with Patches Fog between 09:00Z and 12:00Z. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 17:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 14:00Z and 23:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

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

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: 2,762 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCXO 070800Z 0709/0809 31018KT 9999 BKN010 TX21/0714Z TN14/0806Z PROB30 TEMPO 0709/0712 1500 BCFG BKN003 TEMPO 0709/0717 SCT010 PROB40 TEMPO 0714/0723 31018G28KT TEMPO 0717/0809 2000 BCFG BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 310° 18 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,000 ft
17:00Z TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Patches Fog

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°
18.7 kt 3.3 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 - GCXO

12,685 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51.6%
MVFR
28.9%
IFR
10.4%
LIFR
9%

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 11.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 37 knots. Temperatures typically range between 7°C and 35°C with an average of 15.6°C. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 15.6% 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: 11.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 37 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.5%
N
6%
S
3.5%
W
26.5%
NE
0.6%
NW
44.6%
SE
11.3%
SW
0.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.6°C
Range: 7°C to 35°C
7°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 15.6%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 12,685 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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
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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.