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Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

IATA TFNICAO GCXO🇪🇸 Tenerife
Coordinates
28.4828°N, 16.3417°W
Elevation
2,076 ft (633 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
ES-CN
Time zone
Canary(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:19
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
20:56

About 12h 49m 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 Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport

Tenerife North–Ciudad de La Laguna Airport, formerly Los Rodeos Airport, is the smaller of the two international airports on the island of Tenerife, Spain. It is located in San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 11 km (7 mi) by road from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, at an elevation of 633 metres (2,077 ft). The airport handled 7,174,977 passengers in 2025. Combined with Tenerife South Airport, the island records the highest passenger volume in the Canary Islands, with a total of 21,144,655 passengers, surpassing Gran Canaria Airport. Today, TFN serves as an inter-island hub linking all seven main Canary Islands to the Iberian Peninsula and Europe.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

GCXO

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
12 / 3010,404 ft / 3,171 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPApp secondary128.850 MHz
APPAPP124.800 MHz
ATISATIS118.575 MHz
EmerEmergency airport243.000 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.700 MHz
TWRLocal Mil257.800 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Car hireParkingBarrier Free serviceShopsRestaurants

Tenerife Norte Airport provides various ground services and has flights to popular destinations.

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (17)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CANARIAS TMA-1Class DTMA1650 ft MSLFL145
TENERIFE NORTE CTRClass DCTRGND4500 ft MSL
TENERIFE NORTE ATZClass DATZGND3000 ft GND
J602Special useAirwayFL095FL145
H274Special useAirwayFL095FL145
G851Special 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: WNW (from about 292.5°), on 27% of observations, averaging 14 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan58%1,976 ft
Feb60%2,050 ft
Mar51%2,177 ft
Apr51%2,310 ft
May50%2,407 ft
Jun46%2,584 ft
Jul53%2,792 ft
Aug65%2,985 ft
Sep64%2,867 ft
Oct65%2,748 ft
Nov65%2,481 ft
Dec63%2,198 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,9762,985 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NE0.6 nm050°Compulsory
SW0.9 nm218°Compulsory
S4.9 nm168°Compulsory
W6.5 nm251°Compulsory
E6.9 nm094°Compulsory
N7.1 nm356°Compulsory
E19.2 nm194°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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇪🇸 More airports in Spain📘 Flying in Spain: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?

The ICAO code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is GCXO, and its IATA code is TFN.

Where is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport located?

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is large airport located in Tenerife, Spain, at an elevation of 2,076 ft (633 m).

How many runways does Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport have?

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,404 ft / 3,171 m.

Which airlines fly to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?

Airlines historically serving Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport include Air Europa, Alitalia, Binter Canarias, Czech Airlines, Formosa Airlines, Iberia Airlines, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?

Historical data lists 17 nonstop destinations from Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport in?

Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is in the Atlantic/Canary time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is approximately 3.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?

The nearest airport to Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS), about 29 nm to the ssw, followed by La Gomera Airport and Gran Canaria Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.