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Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)
Airport Information
(Gran Canaria, Spain)
 Housed in a single building, Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) is a busy facility which divides its operations into three zones, each dealing with a different category of flight. With flights operating to a large number of domestic, EU and international cities, the two runways are capable of handling up to 53 take-offs and landings per hour.
Generally enjoying perfect weather conditions for most of the year, Gran Canaria Airport has grown to become the biggest and most important gateway into the famed Canary Islands, serving around 10.5 million passengers annually. The airport is situated around 18 km / 11 miles south of the island's capital, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, while both El Burrero and the Playa de Ojos de Garza are close by.
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Located next to the GC-1 motorway (Autovia Las Palmas-Puerto Rico), Gran Canaria Airport is linked to Sant Telmo station at Las Palmas by regular public buses, along with many other locations, such as La Laja Beach, the Playa del Aguila beach, La Ciel shopping centre, Santa Isabel park and Faro de Maspalomas.
There are countless taxis, commercial shuttles and hotel shuttles also available, with the centrally located Parque San Telmo, within Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, being a particularly popular destination for many holidaymakers, along with the Parque Santa Catalina, Playa del Inglés and Puerto de Mogán. A number of major car rental companies are represented at the airport, as well as some domestic companies, such as Auto Reisen.
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) Information: History and Facilities
Gran Canaria Airport dates back to 1930, when the already existing military aerodrome at Gando, next to the Bay of Gando was converted into a civil airport. By the mid-1930s, passenger flights were in full swing and some ten years later, a large terminal building was constructed.
The year of 1957 was a turning point for the fortunes of Gran Canaria's Gando Airport, when its runway was lengthened to 2,000 metres / 6,560 feet, more than doubling it. Capitalising on its success, Gran Canaria Airport further extended its runway in 1960, to more than 3,000 metres / 9,840 feet in length, allowing the airport to accommodate much bigger aircraft. The 1970s and '80s saw the arrival of a new terminal, along with a secondary runway, regular jet plane traffic and many new domestic routes.
A number of ATMs are located around the terminal, as well as bureaux de change, a bank and a post office. A large selection of shops is also available within Gran Canaria Airport, including cosmetics and perfumes at the International Store in the boarding area, jewellery and gifts at the Maspalomas Ocean Company, leather goods at Zona Zero and, toys, T-shirts and more at the Canariensis, within the airport's official Gran Canaria Tourism Board Information Office.
For dining and refreshments there's a total of 13 outlets spread across the three main zones at Gran Canaria Airport. These include Cafeteria Sabina, Cafeteria Tirma, Caffé Select, Gran Canaria Bar, Kiosco Café and the Sky Bar.
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) features VIP lounges with some business facilities and a meeting room. Meanwhile, the Vecindario Aeropuerto Gran Hotel is situated close to the airport and offers conference facilities for companies, along with Internet access for business travellers.
Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) Information: About Gran Canaria Tourism
Gran Canaria is the most popular island in Spain's famous Canaries, offering year-round good weather, as well as golden sandy beaches and diverse scenery. Popular resorts with young people include Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas, where the daylight hours are relaxing and the nightlife is vibrant. Playa del Inglés is also known for being a popular gay centre. The annual carnival at Las Palmas is one of the town's biggest draw cards.
Close to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), the city of Las Palmas is one of the most popular areas to stay and it offers a wealth of tourist amenities and popular beaches, such as Playa de Las Canteras and Playa de Las Alcaravaneras. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is also worth visiting for its appealing Old Quarter, where the 15th-century Catedral de Santa Ana is a definite highlight.
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