La Gomera Airport

GCGM / GMZ

Alajero, La Gomera Island, ES

Last Updated
May 15, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 27 min ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR GCGM 151000Z VRB06KT 9999 SCT025 SCT040 19/09 Q1020 RMK R09/VRB06KT ARP/VRB06G21KT

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 716 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,216 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,716 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

La Gomera Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the variable directions at 6 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,500 ft, scattered at 4,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 9°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 09:00Z. There is a 40% probability of VFR conditions between 09:00Z and 09:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (716 ft)
Pressure Alt
514 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,166 ft
ISA Deviation: +5.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF GCGM 150800Z 1509/1609 VRB07KT 9999 FEW035 TX22/1514Z TN17/1606Z TEMPO 1509/1609 02015KT PROB40 TEMPO 1509/1609 VRB15G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 7 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CGM
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
09/27 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 81° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - GCGM

10,990 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.4%
MVFR
6.5%
IFR
1%
LIFR
0.1%

La Gomera Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 38°C with an average of 19.5°C. The best months for VFR flying are April, December, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 6%
Direction Distribution:
E
7.5%
N
7.5%
S
8.3%
W
20.8%
NE
5.7%
NW
8.3%
SE
3.3%
SW
32.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.5°C
Range: 13°C to 38°C
13°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

April December September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,990 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

La Gomera Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: GCGM
IATA Code: GMZ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 716 ft MSL

Location

City: Alajero, La Gomera Island
Country: ES
Latitude: 28.029600°
Longitude: -17.214600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+1

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About La Gomera Airport

La Gomera Airport (GCGM/GMZ) is located in Alajero, La Gomera Island, ES at an elevation of 716 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (09/27), with the longest at 4,921 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 10,990 weather observations, GCGM experiences excellent VFR conditions 92.4% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at GCGM come from the SW (225°) with an average speed of 6.7 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Runway 09/27 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are April, December, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 13°C (55°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 19.5°C (67°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.97 to 10.31 inHg (338-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 10,990 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.