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Tenerife Sur/Reina Sofia
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GCTS
Airport | |
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ICAO: GCTS | |
Summary | |
Name | Tenerife Sur/Reina Sofia |
Region | Europe |
Territory | Canary Islands ![]() |
Location | Granadilla de Abona |
Serving | |
Coordinates | 28° 2' 43.60" N, 16° 34' 24.00" W |
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METAR | |
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Observation | GCTS 080000Z 32007KT 9999 FEW035 17/11 Q1022 NOSIG
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Station | Tenerife Sur |
Date/Time | 08 March 2021 00:00:00 |
Wind direction | 320° |
Wind speed | 07 kts |
Lowest cloud amount | few clouds |
Temperature | 17°C |
Dew point | 11°C |
Humidity | 67% |
QNH | 1022 hPa |
Weather condition | n/a |
WX | |
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Tag(s) | Low Level Turbulence Volcanic Ash |
Tenerife Sur Airport
ICAO: GCTS IATA: TFS
Description
International airport serving the island of Tenerife.
Climatology
Dry-summer subtropical ”Mediterranean" climate (Köppen climate classification Csa) - characterized by hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer, subtropical high pressure cells dominate, making rainfall unlikely except for the occasional thunderstorm. In the winter, periodic storms bring rain (snow at higher elevations).
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Accidents & Serious Incidents at or in vicinity of GCTS
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