Gran Canaria Airport (LPA): Codes, Runways & Location
Gran Canaria Airport (IATA: LPA · ICAO: GCLP) is a large airport serving Gran Canaria Island, Spain. It lies at 27.9319° N, 15.3866° W, 78 ft (24 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Gran Canaria Island in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code LPA and the ICAO code GCLP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gran Canaria Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 78 ft (24 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) about 112 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,100 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gran Canaria Airport
Where is Gran Canaria Airport located?
Gran Canaria Airport is located in Gran Canaria Island, Spain. Its coordinates are 27.9319° N, 15.3866° W.
What is the airport code for Gran Canaria Airport?
Gran Canaria Airport has an IATA code of LPA and an ICAO code of GCLP.
How long is the runway at Gran Canaria Airport?
Gran Canaria Airport's longest runway is about 3100 m (10171 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Gran Canaria Airport have?
Gran Canaria Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Gran Canaria Airport a major airport?
Gran Canaria Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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