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Airports / Spain / LPA
Large airport · LPA
Gran Canaria Airport.
Gran Canaria Island, Spain · 78 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
23,032 ratings
0
Operators based
78
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gran Canaria Island, SpainELEV 78 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
23,032
Google reviews
ratings on Google
78
Field elevation
feet above sea level
60
Nearest alternate
nm to TFN
Field standing
#17 / 54
Spain airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 23032 Google ratings , ranked against 54 rated Spain fields.
60 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN).
Overview
Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP / LPA) is a large commercial airport serving Gran Canaria Island, Spain. The airport sits 78 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LPA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN, 60 nm), Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 63 nm), and Fuerteventura Airport (FUE, 86 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,171-foot paved runway, LPA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LPA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Canary Islands and Las Palmas Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Gran Canaria Island.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is clean, modern, and very well organized, making the whole travel experience smooth and stress-free.”
Luke Lacki5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security and check in were efficient, with friendly and professional staff who helped everything run quickly.”
Luke Lacki5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
GCLP
IATA
LPA
FAA / Local
GCLP
Elevation
78 ft
Coordinates
27.9319° N · 15.3866° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Spain fields
state range 11–3,380 ft
At 78 ft, LPA sits lower than 82% of the 55 Spain fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,171 ft
- 03L/21R10,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03R/21L10,171 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,171 ft
LPA's 10,171 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 60nmTFNTenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTenerife
- 63nmTFSTenerife Sur AirportTenerife
- 86nmFUEFuerteventura AirportEl Matorral
- 112nmACECésar Manrique-Lanzarote AirportSan Bartolomé
- 124nmEUNLaayoune Hassan I International AirportEl Aaiún
- 132nmSPCLa Palma AirportSta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island
Location
Open the full mapGCLP · Gran Canaria Airport · Gran Canaria Island, Spain
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LPA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,824 nm | 6h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,952 nm | 7h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,119 nm | 7h 39m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,410 nm | 8h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,436 nm | 8h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,560 nm | 8h 41m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,582 nm | 8h 44m |
| Houston (HOU) | 4,113 nm | 9h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LPA?
- Gran Canaria Airport's longest paved runway is 10,171 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LPA?
- Gran Canaria Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,171 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LPA?
- The closest alternate is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 60 nm away, followed by Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LPA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 58m (2,824 nm), New York about 7h 16m (2,952 nm), Washington DC about 7h 39m (3,119 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.