Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP)
Las Palmas, Spain · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
GCLP
IATA
LPA
City
Las Palmas
Country
Spain
Region
Europe
Elevation
24 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
27.9319, -15.3866
Overview
Canary Islands hub with excellent VFR weather. Popular destination for European flight training winter programs.
Current Weather at GCLP
Pilots flying into or out of Gran Canaria Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR GCLP 030930Z 01025KT 9999 FEW020 BKN025 22/15 Q1021 NOSIGWind 010° at 25 kt — likely active runway near heading 01
Current TAF
TAF GCLP 030800Z 0309/0409 01025KT 9999 BKN025 TX24/0314Z TN19/0406Z TEMPO 0309/0409 01025G35KTDecode METAR for GCLP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Gran Canaria Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for GCLP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for GCLP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Las Palmas. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Gran Canaria Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Gran Canaria Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GCLP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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