International hub · Tenerife South, Spain
Tenerife South/Reina Sofia
- Elevation
- 209 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°03′N 16°34′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Canary
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Field information
GCTS runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tenerife South/Reina Sofia (GCTS/TFS) has one runway, 07/25, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GCTS, 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
Tenerife
Elevation
209 ft
Position
28.0445, -16.5725
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Slots
Slot coordinated (IATA Level 3)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · GCTS
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GCTS.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tenerife South/Reina Sofia (GCTS / TFS) in Tenerife South, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GCTS 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 GCTS
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
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Ground Handling at GCTS
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GCTS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GCTS
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GCTS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GCTS
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GCTS: 28° 2′ 40″ N 16° 34′ 21″ W; elevation 209 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tenerife South
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tenerife South. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GCTS.
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Cargo Operations at GCTS
Support for freighter operations into GCTS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GCTS sits in the network
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Operating into GCTS?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tenerife South/Reina Sofia — one desk for the whole trip.