Remote island gateway serving La Gomera in the Canaries.
Opened
1999
Location
Alajero, Spain
La Gomera Airport (IATA: GMZ, ICAO: GCGM) is a small regional airport located near Alajero in the southern part of La Gomera Island, one of the smaller islands of the Spanish Canary Islands archipelago. It serves as the primary air access point for the island, which was previously reachable only by ferry from Tenerife.
The airport features a single short runway built into challenging terrain, making it one of the more technically demanding airports in the Canary Islands. Due to its limited runway length and surrounding topography, it is restricted to smaller turboprop aircraft.
Air connectivity at La Gomera remains limited, with infrequent scheduled services primarily linking the island to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Many visitors still opt to travel to La Gomera via ferry from Los Cristianos in Tenerife.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and bus services connecting the airport to San Sebastián de La Gomera and other parts of the island.
Airlines here
Binter Canarias is the primary airline operating scheduled services at La Gomera Airport, offering inter-island connections.
Notable facts
- ›The runway is approximately 1,400 meters long, limiting operations to smaller aircraft.
- ›The airport was constructed to reduce La Gomera's isolation, as ferries were previously the only access.
- ›Challenging terrain and wind conditions make approaches technically demanding for pilots.
- ›La Gomera is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, attracting hikers and ecotourists.
- ›The airport sees relatively low annual passenger numbers compared to other Canary Island airports.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
