Gran Canaria Airport

GCLP / LPA

Gran Canaria Island, ES

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
13kt
350°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,019
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCLP 180000Z 35013KT 9999 FEW030 16/10 Q1019 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 78ft
FEW 3,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,078ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,016 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (78 ft)
Pressure Alt
-93 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 46 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCLP 172000Z 1721/1821 36010KT 9999 BKN035 TX21/1814Z TN15/1806Z TEMPO 1801/1808 27007KT BECMG 1810/1812 36020KT PROB40 TEMPO 1810/1820 36020G30KT PROB30 TEMPO 1808/1815 4500 RA FEW035TCU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:13Z BASE
+0h
VFR 360° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,500ft
01:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 270° 7kt
10:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 360° 20kt
10:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+10h
VFR 360° 20kt

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°
↑ 10.0kt ↔ 8.4kt
40° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
10,171 ft 148 ft ASP 22°
↑ 10.0kt ↔ 8.4kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT1

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

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Gran Canaria Airport

Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP/LPA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Gran Canaria Island, ES. The facility operates at an elevation of 78 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.