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Glasgow Airport

IATA GLAICAO EGPF🇬🇧 Glasgow
Coordinates
55.8719°N, 4.4331°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GB-SCT
Time zone
London(UTC+01:00)
Magnetic variation
0.9° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
03:56
Sunrise
04:52
Sunset
21:56
Civil dusk
22:52

About 17h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport, also known as Glasgow International Airport, and formerly Abbotsinch Airport, is an international airport located in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, 7 miles (11 km) west of Glasgow city centre. In 2024 it handled 8.06 million passengers, a 9.6 per cent annual increase, making it the second-busiest in Scotland, after Edinburgh Airport, and the ninth-busiest in the United Kingdom.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

EGPF

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 23▸ displaced8,730 ft / 2,661 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 27▸ displaced3,622 ft / 1,104 m151 ftAspLightedClosed

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCSHANWICK OCEANIC120.350 MHz
APPAPP119.105 MHz
ATISATIS129.580 MHz
Everything455.837 MHz
GNDGND121.705 MHz
TWRGlasgow Tower118.805 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Airport ParkingPriority SecurityLoungesShop & DineSpecial AssistanceLost Property

Major roadworks impacting access expected to last 18 months from May 2025.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (62)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GLASGOW CTRClass DCTRGND6000 ft MSL
SCOTTISH TMA 3 TMZClass DTMZ6000 ft MSLFL100
SCOTTISH TMA 3Class DTMA6000 ft MSLFL195
NSGA SCOTLANDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL195

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United Kingdom airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Glasgow Tower417 ft16 ft
Cathkin Braes Wind Farm394 ft584 ft
Obstacle361 ft748 ft
Obstacle361 ft791 ft
Obstacle361 ft856 ft
Obstacle361 ft751 ft
Obstacle361 ft827 ft
Newlands243 ft207 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Glasgow Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Glasgow Airport?

The ICAO code for Glasgow Airport is EGPF, and its IATA code is GLA.

Where is Glasgow Airport located?

Glasgow Airport is large airport located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Glasgow Airport have?

Glasgow Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,730 ft / 2,661 m.

Which airlines fly to Glasgow Airport?

Airlines historically serving Glasgow Airport include Aer Lingus, Air France, Air Malta, Air Transat, Alitalia, American Airlines, among 26 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Glasgow Airport?

Historical data lists 62 nonstop destinations from Glasgow Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Glasgow Airport in?

Glasgow Airport is in the Europe/London time zone (UTC+01:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Glasgow Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Glasgow Airport is approximately 0.9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Glasgow Airport?

The nearest airport to Glasgow Airport is South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip (GB-1078), about 6.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Nethershields Farm Airstrip and Buchlyvie Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Glasgow Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.