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GCLA
La Palma Airport · Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
107 ft / 33 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.90 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
36/18 · 7,218 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for La Palma Airport (GCLA), located in Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island, Spain. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 107 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
La Palma Airport
ICAO / IATA
GCLA / SPC
Municipality
Sta Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Island
Country
Region
ES-CN — Canary Islands
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
107 ft
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway 36 / 18
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,218 ft / 2,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 36 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 18 (179°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: LPA | CRS: 179°
APP CANARIAS APP
126.10 MHz
ATIS INFO
118.60 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
TWR TWR
118.90 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026