Runway 03R at GCLP
Runway 03R/21L at Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP) in Gran Canaria Island is a 10,171 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 022°/202°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 8 landings and 339 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows a typical touchdown ground speed of 133 kt, a 5.2 kt average crosswind component, a 21.5 kt average headwind.
Runway 03R/21L at Gran Canaria Airport (GCLP) in Gran Canaria Island is a 10,171 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 022°/202°. The runway is 148 ft wide. SkyMeter has observed 8 landings and 339 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows a typical touchdown ground speed of 133 kt, a 5.2 kt average crosswind component, a 21.5 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
8 landings observed on Runway 03R in the last 30 days, alongside 339 departures.
Limited Traffic Observed
SkyMeter has observed very few flights using Runway 03R in the last 30 days. Statistical breakdowns (go-around rate, crosswind averages) need more observations to be meaningful.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 10:00 with 3 arrivals on the recent sample.
Prevailing Wind & Gust History
Over the past 365 days, winds at GCLP have prevailed from the north (0°), accounting for roughly 44% of windy observations. Average wind speed sits at 17.8 kt with peak gusts to 43 kt. Strong winds (≥20 kt) occur on about 47% of observations — pilots flying into runway 03R should plan for occasional gusty conditions.
Moderate Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 5.2 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 03R alignment.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 03R over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 03R grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 03R benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.