La Palma Airport (SPC): Codes, Runways & Location
La Palma Airport (IATA: SPC · ICAO: GCLA) is a medium-sized airport serving Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain. It lies at 28.6265° N, 17.7556° W, 107 ft (33 m) above sea level.
Overview of La Palma Airport
La Palma Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code SPC and the ICAO code GCLA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
La Palma Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 107 ft (33 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being La Gomera Airport (GMZ) about 85 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 ≈ 2,200 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near La Palma Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Palma Airport
Where is La Palma Airport located?
La Palma Airport is located in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain. Its coordinates are 28.6265° N, 17.7556° W.
What is the airport code for La Palma Airport?
La Palma Airport has an IATA code of SPC and an ICAO code of GCLA.
How long is the runway at La Palma Airport?
La Palma Airport's longest runway is about 2200 m (7218 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does La Palma Airport have?
La Palma Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is La Palma Airport a major airport?
La Palma Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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