Glasgow Airport (GLA): Codes, Runways & Location
Glasgow Airport (IATA: GLA · ICAO: EGPF) is a large airport serving Glasgow, United Kingdom. It lies at 55.8719° N, 4.4331° W, 26 ft (8 m) above sea level.
Overview of Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Glasgow in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code GLA and the ICAO code EGPF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Glasgow Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2661 m (8730 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 26 ft (8 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) about 42 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,661 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Glasgow Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Glasgow Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Glasgow Airport
Where is Glasgow Airport located?
Glasgow Airport is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 55.8719° N, 4.4331° W.
What is the airport code for Glasgow Airport?
Glasgow Airport has an IATA code of GLA and an ICAO code of EGPF.
How long is the runway at Glasgow Airport?
Glasgow Airport's longest runway is about 2661 m (8730 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Glasgow Airport have?
Glasgow Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Glasgow Airport a major airport?
Glasgow Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Glasgow Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →