Gran Canaria Airport is a large airport serving Gran Canaria Island, Spain. Its IATA code is LPA and its ICAO code is GCLP. The airport lies at an elevation of 78 ft (24 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03L/21R, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Canary time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LPA
- ICAO code
- GCLP
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 78 ft (24 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.9319, -15.3866
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,171 ft · 3,100 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Gran Canaria Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TFN Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 112 km · 70 mi |
| TFS Tenerife Sur Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 117 km · 73 mi |
| FUE Fuerteventura Airport | El Matorral, Spain | 160 km · 99 mi |
| GMZ La Gomera Airport | Alajero, La Gomera Island, Spain | 180 km · 112 mi |
| ACE César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | San Bartolomé, Spain | 207 km · 129 mi |
| EUN Laayoune Hassan I International Airport | El Aaiún, Western Sahara | 230 km · 143 mi |
| SPC La Palma Airport | Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain | 244 km · 152 mi |
| VDE El Hierro Airport | El Hierro Island, Spain | 246 km · 153 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LPA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,801 | 1,740 | 1,512 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,899 | 1,802 | 1,566 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,184 | 1,978 | 1,719 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,249 | 2,640 | 2,294 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,445 | 3,384 | 2,940 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,504 | 4,042 | 3,512 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,613 | 4,109 | 3,571 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 6,940 | 4,312 | 3,747 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,609 | 4,728 | 4,108 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,414 | 5,228 | 4,543 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,788 | 5,460 | 4,745 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,392 | 5,836 | 5,072 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,971 | 6,817 | 5,924 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,491 | 7,762 | 6,745 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,785 | 7,944 | 6,903 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,571 | 11,540 | 10,028 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.900 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Gran Canaria Airport?
The IATA code of Gran Canaria Airport is LPA and its ICAO code is GCLP.
Where is Gran Canaria Airport located?
Gran Canaria Airport is in Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain, at 27.9319, -15.3866.
What time zone is Gran Canaria Airport in?
Gran Canaria Airport uses the IANA time zone Atlantic/Canary. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Gran Canaria Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03L/21R, 10,171 ft (3,100 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Gran Canaria Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), about 112 km (70 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.