International hub · Tenerife North, Spain
Tenerife North/Ciudad de La Laguna
- Elevation
- 2,076 ft
- Coordinates
- 28°29′N 16°21′W
- Local time
- Atlantic/Canary
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Field information
GCXO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Tenerife North/Ciudad de La Laguna (GCXO/TFN) has one runway, 12/30, 10,404 ft (3,171 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at GCXO, 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
2,076 ft
Position
28.4828, -16.3417
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 9
Slots
Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · GCXO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,404 ft (3,171 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at GCXO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Tenerife North/Ciudad de La Laguna (GCXO / TFN) in Tenerife North, Spain, through one 24/7 OCC desk. GCXO 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 GCXO
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 GCXO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at GCXO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at GCXO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at GCXO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to GCXO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for GCXO: 28° 28′ 58″ N 16° 20′ 30″ W; elevation 2076 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Tenerife North
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Tenerife North. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at GCXO.
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Cargo Operations at GCXO
Support for freighter operations into GCXO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where GCXO sits in the network
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Operating into GCXO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Tenerife North/Ciudad de La Laguna — one desk for the whole trip.