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Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Gran Canaria Airport is an international airport serving Gran Canaria Island (Canary Islands), Spain. Its IATA code is LPA and its ICAO code is GCLP. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,100 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- LPA
- ICAO code
- GCLP
- City
- Gran Canaria Island
- Region / province
- Canary Islands
- Country / territory
- Spain
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 27.9319° N, 15.3866° W
- Elevation
- 24 m (78 ft)
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Canary (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 3,100 m10,171 ft | Asphalt |
| 03R/21L | 3,100 m10,171 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
12,219 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
11,664 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
12,439 km
Direct flight: ≈ 16 h 5 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.900 MHz |
| ATIS | 118.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Gran Canaria Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Gran Canaria Island through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Spain
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport | TFN | 112 km |
| Tenerife Sur Airport | TFS | 117 km |
| Fuerteventura Airport | FUE | 160 km |
| César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport | ACE | 207 km |
| Seville Airport | SVQ | 1,378 km |
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | 1,410 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Gran Canaria Airport?
The IATA code of Gran Canaria Airport is LPA and its ICAO code is GCLP. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Gran Canaria Airport located?
Gran Canaria Airport is in Gran Canaria Island, Canary Islands, Spain, at coordinates 27.9319° N, 15.3866° W and an elevation of 24 m (78 ft).
How far is Gran Canaria Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Gran Canaria Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 12,439 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 11,664 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 12,219 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 16 h 5 min.
How long is the runway at Gran Canaria Airport?
The longest runway at Gran Canaria Airport is 3,100 m (10,171 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Gran Canaria Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.