La Palma Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain. Its IATA code is SPC and its ICAO code is GCLA. The airport lies at an elevation of 107 ft (33 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 36/18, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long. Local time follows the Atlantic/Canary time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SPC
- ICAO code
- GCLA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 107 ft (33 m)
- Coordinates
- 28.6265, -17.7556
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36/18 | 7,218 ft · 2,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to La Palma Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GMZ La Gomera Airport | Alajero, La Gomera Island, Spain | 85 km · 53 mi |
| VDE El Hierro Airport | El Hierro Island, Spain | 91 km · 57 mi |
| TFS Tenerife Sur Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 133 km · 83 mi |
| TFN Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | Tenerife, Spain | 139 km · 86 mi |
| LPA Gran Canaria Airport | Gran Canaria Island, Spain | 244 km · 152 mi |
| FUE Fuerteventura Airport | El Matorral, Spain | 381 km · 237 mi |
| ACE César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | San Bartolomé, Spain | 406 km · 252 mi |
| FNC Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport | Funchal, Portugal | 462 km · 287 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SPC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 2,850 | 1,771 | 1,539 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,919 | 1,814 | 1,576 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 3,251 | 2,020 | 1,755 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,406 | 2,738 | 2,379 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,206 | 3,235 | 2,811 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,261 | 3,890 | 3,381 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,555 | 4,073 | 3,539 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 7,142 | 4,438 | 3,856 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,823 | 4,861 | 4,224 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,170 | 5,077 | 4,412 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 8,959 | 5,567 | 4,838 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 9,158 | 5,691 | 4,945 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,038 | 6,859 | 5,960 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 12,501 | 7,768 | 6,750 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 12,985 | 8,068 | 7,011 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 18,810 | 11,688 | 10,156 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | CANARIAS APP | 126.100 |
| ATIS | INFO | 118.600 |
| GND | GND | 121.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.900 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of La Palma Airport?
The IATA code of La Palma Airport is SPC and its ICAO code is GCLA.
Where is La Palma Airport located?
La Palma Airport is in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Canary Islands, Spain, at 28.6265, -17.7556.
What time zone is La Palma Airport in?
La Palma 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 La Palma Airport?
The longest runway listed is 36/18, 7,218 ft (2,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to La Palma Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is La Gomera Airport (GMZ), about 85 km (53 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.