GCLA
La Palma Airport
Airport
ICAO code
GCLA
IATA Code
SPC
Summary
ICAO Region
EUR
ICAO Territory
Location
Villa de Mazo,
Serving
La Palma
Elevation
108 ft
Coordinates
28°
37'
30"
N
,
17°
45'
20"
W
KCC
Airport WX
Volcanic Ash
Description
International airport serving the island of La Palma.
Climatology
Dry-summer subtropical ”Mediterranean" climate (Köppen climate classification Csa) - characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer, subtropical high pressure cells dominate, making rainfall unlikely except for the occasional thunderstorm. In the winter, periodic storms bring rain (snow at higher elevations).
Runways
Designator | Length | Width | Surface | Rops |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/19 | 2200 | 45 | ASP | Yes/Yes |