Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS): Codes, Runways & Location
Tenerife Sur Airport (IATA: TFS · ICAO: GCTS) is a large airport serving Tenerife, Spain. It lies at 28.0445° N, 16.5725° W, 209 ft (64 m) above sea level.
Overview of Tenerife Sur Airport
Tenerife Sur Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tenerife in Spain. It is identified by the IATA code TFS and the ICAO code GCTS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Tenerife Sur Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 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 209 ft (64 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 54 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenerife Sur Airport
Where is Tenerife Sur Airport located?
Tenerife Sur Airport is located in Tenerife, Spain. Its coordinates are 28.0445° N, 16.5725° W.
What is the airport code for Tenerife Sur Airport?
Tenerife Sur Airport has an IATA code of TFS and an ICAO code of GCTS.
How long is the runway at Tenerife Sur Airport?
Tenerife Sur Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Tenerife Sur Airport have?
Tenerife Sur Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Tenerife Sur Airport a major airport?
Tenerife Sur Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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