Glasgow Airport

EGPF / GLA

Glasgow, GB

Last Updated
Mar 4, 04:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
04:50Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPF 040450Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 BKN029 OVC034 01/00 Q1024

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
BKN 2,900 ft AGL
OVC 3,400 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,926 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
3,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,426 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGPF 040134Z 0401/0424 09003KT 0300 FZFG VV/// BECMG 0401/0404 9999 NSW FEW040 TEMPO 0404/0413 6000 -RADZ BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 0407/0410 4000 RADZ BKN008 BECMG 0412/0415 17010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:24Z BASE
+0h
LIFR 90° 3 kt
Visibility: 0.3 km
Freezing Fog
07:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 800 ft
RADZ
12:00Z BECMG
+7h
VFR 170° 10 kt

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 8,730 ft 148 ft ASP 46° No wind data
09/27 3,622 ft 151 ft ASP 90° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EGPF

7,724 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
51%
MVFR
38.4%
IFR
8.1%
LIFR
2.5%

Glasgow Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 51% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 10.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 42 knots. Temperatures typically range between -6°C and 18°C with an average of 7.1°C. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 42 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.9%
NE
15.7%
E
26.3%
SE
5.4%
S
11.1%
SW
22.1%
W
14%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.1°C
Range: -6°C to 18°C
-6°C 18°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,724 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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

About Glasgow Airport

Overview

Glasgow Airport serves as a primary international gateway for Scotland's largest city, located in the west-central lowlands. Situated at a low elevation of 26 feet MSL, the airport handles significant commercial passenger and cargo traffic. Its strategic position makes it a critical transportation hub for the Glasgow metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

The airport's western Scottish coastal location subjects it to variable maritime weather patterns characterized by frequent precipitation and wind shifts. Two parallel runways (05/23 and 09/27) provide operational flexibility in different wind conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential low visibility and rapidly changing meteorological conditions typical of the Scottish climate.

Notable Features

Glasgow Airport's terrain is relatively flat, consistent with its low mean sea level elevation. The airport features two asphalt (ASP) runways with significant length differences: the primary 05/23 runway extends 8,730 feet, while the secondary 09/27 runway measures 3,622 feet. These runway configurations enable handling of diverse aircraft types, from regional commuters to wide-body international carriers.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will primarily depend on prevailing wind directions, with the longer 05/23 runway offering more operational flexibility. The airport's geographical coordinates (55.871899, -4.433060) place it in a region with complex local wind patterns, requiring careful attention to current meteorological conditions during approach and landing.

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.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.