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La Gomera Airport

IATA GMZICAO GCGM🇪🇸 Alajero, La Gomera Island
Coordinates
28.0296°N, 17.2146°W
Elevation
716 ft (218 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
ES-CN
Time zone
Canary(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:23
Sunrise
07:47
Sunset
20:35
Civil dusk
20:59

About 12h 48m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About La Gomera Airport

La Gomera Airport

La Gomera Airport is an airport located near the town of Playa Santiago on the island of La Gomera in the Canary Islands, 34 km (21 mi) southwest by road from the island's capital city, San Sebastián de la Gomera.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 274,921 ft / 1,500 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.400 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCar hireBarrier Free service

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CANARIAS TMA-1Class DTMA1650 ft MSLFL145
LA GOMERA FIZ/RMZClass GRMZGND1650 ft MSL
A873Special useAirwayFL105FL145
H770Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G5Special useAirwayFL095FL145

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Spain airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: SW (from about 225°), on 30% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan91%890 ft
Feb93%927 ft
Mar92%1,070 ft
Apr94%1,224 ft
May92%1,268 ft
Jun89%1,350 ft
Jul94%1,654 ft
Aug95%1,773 ft
Sep92%1,699 ft
Oct91%1,543 ft
Nov94%1,395 ft
Dec90%1,120 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~8901,773 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
E23.7 nm078°Compulsory
S23.7 nm169°Compulsory
W23.7 nm266°Compulsory

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,136 ft
Obstacle2,119 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from La Gomera Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for La Gomera Airport?

The ICAO code for La Gomera Airport is GCGM, and its IATA code is GMZ.

Where is La Gomera Airport located?

La Gomera Airport is small airport located in Alajero, La Gomera Island, Spain, at an elevation of 716 ft (218 m).

How many runways does La Gomera Airport have?

La Gomera Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,921 ft / 1,500 m.

Which airlines fly to La Gomera Airport?

Airlines historically serving La Gomera Airport include Binter Canarias (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from La Gomera Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from La Gomera Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is La Gomera Airport in?

La Gomera Airport is in the Atlantic/Canary time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at La Gomera Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at La Gomera Airport is approximately 3.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near La Gomera Airport?

The nearest airport to La Gomera Airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), about 34 nm to the e, followed by El Hierro Airport and La Palma Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. La Gomera Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.