Regional airport · La Palma, Spain

La Palma

GCLASPC
Elevation
107 ft
Coordinates
28°38′N 17°45′W
Local time
Atlantic/Canary

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Field information

GCLA runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

La Palma (GCLA/SPC) has one runway, 36/18, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: 0700-2300 (0600-2200). PS 1hr PPR. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GCLA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Canary

  • Country

    Spain

    ES

  • Municipality

    Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island

  • Elevation

    107 ft

  • Position

    28.6265, -17.7556

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 7

  • Operating hours

    0700-2300 (0600-2200). PS 1hr PPR

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

Runways · GCLA

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
36/187,218 ft (2,200 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GCLA.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at La Palma (GCLA / SPC) in La Palma, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GCLA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at GCLA

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Spain

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Spain. Applicable permit lead times for Spain are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Spain are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at GCLA

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at GCLA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GCLA

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GCLA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GCLA

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GCLA: 28° 37′ 35″ N 17° 45′ 20″ W; elevation 107 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in La Palma

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into La Palma. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GCLA.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GCLA

    Support for freighter operations into GCLA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where GCLA sits in the network

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