Tenerife Norte Airport (GCXO)

Tenerife, Spain · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

GCXO

IATA

TFN

City

Tenerife

Country

Spain

Region

Europe

Elevation

2,076 ft

Runways

1 runway

Coordinates

28.4827, -16.3415

Overview

Canary Islands airport at elevation near Mount Teide. Frequent cloud and wind shear considerations.

Current Weather at GCXO

Pilots flying into or out of Tenerife Norte 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 GCXO 030900Z 30020KT 9999 FEW001 SCT004 BKN010 16/16 Q1024 NOSIG

Wind 300° at 20 kt — likely active runway near heading 30

Current TAF

TAF GCXO 030800Z 0309/0409 30018KT 9999 SCT010 TX20/0314Z TN14/0406Z TEMPO 0309/0311 BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0310 3000 BCFG BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 0309/0402 30015G25KT TEMPO 0318/0409 3000 BCFG BKN002 PROB30 TEMPO 0318/0409 0800 FG VV002

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tenerife Norte Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for GCXO. 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 GCXO. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tenerife. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tenerife Norte 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 Tenerife Norte Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like GCXO include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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Private Pilot Guide

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METAR Decoder

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Sectional Chart Guide

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