Is GCGM VFR or IFR right now?

GCGM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at GCGM has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 240° at 4 kt, runway 27 gives a 4 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does La Gomera Airport have?

La Gomera Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,921 ft (1,500 m). Field elevation is 716 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at GCGM?

Tower 118.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at GCGM?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 07:03 UTC and sunset at 18:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 19:15 UTC.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

La Gomera Airport

General Aviation Airport · Alajero, La Gomera Island, CN, Spain

Conditions are good for visual flight at La Gomera Airport. It's 73°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 240° at 4 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOGCGMIATAGMZ

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-1--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation716ft218 m

Longest runway4,921ft1,500 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates28.03, -17.2128°01'46.6"N 17°12'52.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

24 min ago

73°F23°C · Dew 66°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

240° @ 4 kt

Visibility6+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity78%
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Pressure1017 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR GCGM 042200Z AUTO 24004KT 210V280 CAVOK 23/19 Q1017 RMK R09/26003KT 230V290 ARP/27004KT

Decoded — plain language

Wind240° @ 4 kt

Visibility6+ sm

Temperature73°F / 23°C

Dew point66°F · 78% RH

Altimeter30.03 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:00Z·Alajero/La Gomera Arpt, CR, ES·24 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Sun 21:00Z – Mon 21:00Z

InitialSun 21:00Zuntil Mon 21:00Z
VFRWindVariable @ 5 ktVis6+ smSkyFew 2,500′
Now
40% temporaryMon 09:00Zuntil Mon 20:00Z
Wind220° @ 10 kt

RAW

TAF GCGM 042000Z 0421/0521 VRB05KT 9999 FEW025 TX28/0514Z TN21/0506Z
  PROB40 TEMPO 0509/0520 22010KT

Issued 04 Oct 2026 20:00Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

09/27

Headwind4 kt

Crosswind1 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind4 kt

Crosswind1 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 22:24 UTC

What is the weather at La Gomera Airport (GCGM) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at La Gomera Airport. It's 73°F with 78% humidity. Winds from 240° at 4 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:00 UTC)
Is GCGM VFR or IFR right now?: GCGM is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at GCGM has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 240° at 4 kt, runway 27 gives a 4 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does La Gomera Airport have?: La Gomera Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,921 ft (1,500 m). Field elevation is 716 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at GCGM?: Tower 118.40 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at GCGM?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 07:03 UTC and sunset at 18:51 UTC; civil twilight ends at 19:15 UTC.

Runways

1 total

09/27◐ lit

4,921 ft1,500 × 98 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

2 listed

Ground121.70

Tower118.40

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.