Glasgow Airport

EGPF / GLA

Glasgow, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
14:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10kt
110°
10+ km
Visibility
3,600ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGPF 141420Z AUTO 11010KT 9999 -RA SCT026/// BKN036/// OVC045/// //////TCU 14/10 Q0999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
SCT 2,600ft AGL
BKN 3,600ft AGL
OVC 4,500ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,626ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,626ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,526ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPF 141100Z 1412/1512 06006KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1412/1415 12012KT PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1415 8000 -RA TEMPO 1415/1424 6000 -RADZ RA PROB30 TEMPO 1415/1424 3000 +RA BKN008 BECMG 1421/1424 VRB02KT TEMPO 1500/1509 6000 BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 1500/1509 3000 SHRA BR BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 1509/1512 6000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
14:27Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
15:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 6 km
Light RADZ, Rain
15:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+1h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 800ft
Heavy Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR VRB 2kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GPF
05 ✈️
23
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
 8,730 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
↑ 5.0kt • ↔ 8.7kt
60° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
 3,622 ft 151 ft ASP 90°
↑ 9.4kt • ↔ 3.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Glasgow Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPF
IATA Code: GLA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Glasgow
Country: GB
Latitude: 55.871899°
Longitude: -4.433060°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 8,730 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 3,622 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Glasgow Airport

Glasgow Airport (EGPF/GLA) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Glasgow, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 26 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (05/23, 09/27) with ASP surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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