Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport — Tenerife, Spain
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Distance & flight time from TFN
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
Tenerife Norte Airport, coded TFN, sits close to San Cristobal de La Laguna on the northern side of Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands, at an elevation that leaves it more exposed to cloud cover and fog than its southern counterpart. Under its earlier name, Los Rodeos, the airport became the site of the deadliest accident in aviation history on March 27, 1977, when two Boeing 747 aircraft collided on the runway in dense fog, a tragedy that reshaped international standards for airport communication and runway procedures. Today TFN handles predominantly domestic and inter-island traffic, connecting Tenerife to Madrid, Barcelona, and the other Canary Islands, while Tenerife Sur to the south absorbs most of the archipelago's international tourist charters. The airport sits nearer the island's historic university town of La Laguna than to the southern resort areas.
Runways at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10404 ft (3171 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 124.8 MHz |
| APP | App secondary | 128.85 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.575 MHz |
| Emer | Emergency airport | 243 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.7 MHz |
| TWR | Local Mil | 257.8 MHz |
Airports near Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN)
- Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) — 53.7 km (33.4 mi)
- Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) — 111.9 km (69.5 mi)
- La Palma Airport (SPC) — 139.0 km (86.4 mi)
- El Hierro Airport (VDE) — 168.7 km (104.8 mi)
- Fuerteventura Airport (FUE) — 242.2 km (150.5 mi)
- César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE) — 271.8 km (168.9 mi)
- Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN) — 340.8 km (211.8 mi)
- Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) — 470.5 km (292.4 mi)
TFN, formerly Los Rodeos, was the location of the 1977 runway collision between two Boeing 747s, still recorded as the deadliest accident in commercial aviation history.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?
The IATA code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is TFN.
What is the ICAO code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport?
The ICAO code for Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport is GCXO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.