International hub · Las Palmas, Spain

Las Palmas/Gran Canaria

GCLPLPA
Elevation
78 ft
Coordinates
27°56′N 15°23′W
Local time
Atlantic/Canary

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Field information

GCLP runways, fuel & airport data

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

Las Palmas/Gran Canaria (GCLP/LPA) has 2 runways; the longest, 03L/21R, is 10,171 ft (3,100 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GCLP, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Atlantic/Canary

  • Country

    Spain

    ES

  • Municipality

    Gran Canaria Island

  • Elevation

    78 ft

  • Position

    27.9319, -15.3866

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Slots

    Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · GCLP

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
03L/21R10,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
03R/21L10,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at GCLP.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Las Palmas/Gran Canaria (GCLP / LPA) in Las Palmas, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GCLP is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at GCLP

  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 GCLP

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

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at GCLP

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

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to GCLP

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GCLP: 27° 55′ 55″ N 15° 23′ 12″ W; elevation 78 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Las Palmas

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

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at GCLP

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

Location

Where GCLP sits in the network

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Operating into GCLP?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Las Palmas/Gran Canaria — one desk for the whole trip.

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