Glasgow Airport (EGPF)
Large airport · Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPF |
| IATA | GLA |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°52'19" W 4°25'59" 55.87190, -4.43306 |
| Location | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,730 ft (2661 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Glasgow Airport at a glance
Glasgow Airport is a large airport in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as GLA. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPF are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,730 ft (2661 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Glasgow Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | EGPK | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Edinburgh Airport | EGPH | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Dundee Airport | EGPN | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Leuchars Station Airfield | EGQL | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Glasgow Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Glasgow Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Glasgow Airport
What is the ICAO code of Glasgow Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Glasgow Airport is EGPF, and its IATA code is GLA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Glasgow Airport above sea level?
Glasgow Airport sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Glasgow Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.8719, -4.4331 — in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glasgow Prestwick Airport, about 42 km away.
Does EGPF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Glasgow Airport?
Glasgow Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,730 ft (2661 m) with a ASP surface.