Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK)
Large airport · Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Glasgow Prestwick Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGPK |
| IATA | PIK |
| Elevation | 65 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 55°30'5" W 4°34'38" 55.50150, -4.57718 |
| Location | Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,253 ft (1906 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 9,800 ft (2987 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Glasgow Prestwick Airport at a glance
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is a large airport in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as PIK. The field elevation of 65 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGPK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 9,800 ft (2987 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGPK 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 Prestwick Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | EGPF | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Campbeltown Airport | EGEC | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Edinburgh Airport | EGPH | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Islay Airport | EGPI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| George Best Belfast City Airport | EGAC | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 65 ft field elevation of Glasgow Prestwick 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 Prestwick Airport
What is the ICAO code of Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Glasgow Prestwick Airport is EGPK, and its IATA code is PIK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Glasgow Prestwick Airport above sea level?
Glasgow Prestwick Airport sits at an elevation of 65 feet (20 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 Prestwick Airport located?
The airport lies at 55.5015, -4.5772 — in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Glasgow Airport, about 42 km away.
Does EGPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGPK 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 Prestwick Airport?
Glasgow Prestwick Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,800 ft (2987 m) with a PEM surface.