Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands (Spain)
IATA: LPA ICAO: GCLP
Longest Active Runway
10,171 ft
3,100 meters
Field Elevation
78 ft
24 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
27.9319°, -15.3866°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#17 in Spain
Among 52 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#842 Worldwide
Top 11.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5504 MSL
Top 75.4% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+1.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Gran Canaria Airport's longest active runway measures 10,171 ft (3,100 m). It ranks as the #17 longest runway in Spain and #842 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03R/21L | 10,171 ft (3100m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 03L/21R | 10,171 ft (3100m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (Tenerife) | TFN | 60.4 NM (111.9 km) | 10,404 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Tenerife Sur Airport (Tenerife) | TFS | 63.2 NM (117 km) | 10,499 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Fuerteventura Airport (El Matorral) | FUE | 86.4 NM (160 km) | 11,220 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)