Tenerife South Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tenerife South Airport
Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur
Tenerife Sur/Reina Sofía Airport - GCTS
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | ENAIRE | ||||||||||
| Operator | Aena | ||||||||||
| Serves | Tenerife | ||||||||||
| Location | Granadilla de Abona | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 64 m / 209 ft | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 28°02′40″N 016°34′21″W / 28.04444°N 16.57250°W | ||||||||||
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Location in Canary Islands
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Sources: Passenger Traffic, AENA[1]
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Tenerife South "Reina Sofia" Airport (IATA: TFS ICAO: GCTS) is a busy airport. It is located in the southwest of Tenerife island. Tenerife is one of the beautiful Canary Islands in Spain.
This airport is one of two on Tenerife. The other one is Tenerife North (Los Rodeos). Most people flying to Tenerife for holidays use Tenerife South Airport.
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Why Was Tenerife South Airport Built?
The airport opened in 1978. It was built because Tenerife needed a new airport. The older Tenerife North Airport often closed due to foggy weather. This caused many problems for travelers.
The first plane to land at the new airport carried the Queen of Spain. Her name is Queen Sofia. The airport is named after her to honor her visit.
Who Operates the Airport?
A company called AENA runs Tenerife South Airport. AENA operates all the public airports in Spain. They make sure flights run smoothly and safely.
How Many People Use the Airport?
Tenerife South Airport is very popular. In 2018, over 11 million passengers used the airport. This shows how many people visit Tenerife each year.
Images for kids
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Main hall
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Apron view (all of the airlines in this picture have ceased operations)
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto de Tenerife Sur para niños
