Gran Canaria Airport
Gran Canaria · SpainICAO GCLP
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is an airport serving Gran Canaria, Spain, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 27° 55' 54.8" N, 15° 23' 11.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 78 feet (24 meters) above sea level. With 79 direct destinations served by 35 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Atlantic/Canary (GMT+1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from LPA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAD | Madrid, Spain | 1,096 mi | 2h 44m | medium-haul | 275 kg | View |
| MAN | Manchester, United Kingdom | 1,878 mi | 4h 13m | medium-haul | 471 kg | View |
| LGW | London, United Kingdom | 1,787 mi | 4h 3m | medium-haul | 449 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 1,972 mi | 4h 24m | medium-haul | 495 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 1,982 mi | 4h 25m | medium-haul | 497 kg | View |
| EMA | East Midlands, United Kingdom | 1,864 mi | 4h 12m | medium-haul | 468 kg | View |
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 2,023 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 508 kg | View |
| SVQ | Sevilla, Spain | 855 mi | 2h 7m | short-haul | 351 kg | View |
| ACE | Arrecife, Spain | 129 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 53 kg | View |
| BCN | Barcelona, Spain | 1,351 mi | 3h 14m | medium-haul | 339 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at LPA
35 active airlines serving Gran Canaria Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Gran Canaria Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife South Airport | TFS | Tenerife | Spain | 117 km |
| Tenerife Norte Airport | TFN | Tenerife | Spain | 112 km |
| La Gomera Airport | GMZ | La Gomera | Spain | 180 km |
| Fuerteventura Airport | FUE | Fuerteventura | Spain | 160 km |
| Hierro Airport | VDE | Hierro | Spain | 247 km |
| Lanzarote Airport | ACE | Arrecife | Spain | 208 km |
| Hassan I Airport | EUN | El Aaiún | Western Sahara | 231 km |
| La Palma Airport | SPC | Santa Cruz De La Palma | Spain | 245 km |
Other Airports in Spain
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 27° 55' 54.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 15° 23' 11.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 27.931900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -15.386600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Atlantic/Canary
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 10:27 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 78 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 24 m
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