Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · Spain

GCLASPC

La Palma Airport

Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain

ICAO

GCLA

IATA

SPC

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

107 ft

Country

Spain

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at GCLA

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at La Palma Airport (GCLA / SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

GCLA is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

La Palma Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

Jet A1 Fuel at GCLA

Fuel on record at La Palma Airport: Jet fuel only. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 34″ N 17° 45′ 22″ W; elevation 107 ft; local time UTC+0.

Crew & Passenger Services in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GCLA.

Cargo Operations at GCLA

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

Field Information

La Palma Airport

Latitude
28° 37′ 34″ N
Longitude
17° 45′ 22″ W
ICAO code
GCLA
IATA code
SPC
Municipality
Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island
Timezone
UTC+0
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel only
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 7
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SPC?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for GCLA.

Submit flight inquiry for GCLA

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – GCLA

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for La Palma Airport?

The ICAO code is GCLA and the IATA code is SPC.

Is Jet A1 available at GCLA?

Yes. Fuel on record at La Palma Airport is Jet fuel only; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at GCLA?

La Palma Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 7.

What time zone does GCLA operate in?

La Palma Airport operates on UTC+0.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for GCLA?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for GCLA.