Glasgow Prestwick Airport

EGPK / PIK

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, GB

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:20Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
10kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EGPK 141620Z 08010KT 9999 -RA SCT015 BKN028 12/10 Q0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65ft
SCT 1,500ft AGL
BKN 2,800ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,565ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,865ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPK 141100Z 1412/1512 13012KT 9999 SCT025 PROB30 TEMPO 1412/1414 8000 -RA TEMPO 1414/1422 12015G25KT 6000 RA -RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 1414/1422 3000 +RA BKN012 BECMG 1419/1422 18008KT BECMG 1502/1505 26010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1502/1512 3000 +SHRA BKN009 TEMPO 1510/1512 6000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 130° 12kt
Visibility: 10+ km
19:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 180° 8kt
02:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR 260° 10kt
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+10h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 900ft
Heavy Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GPK
02
20
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 6,253 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
↑ 5.6kt • ↔ 8.3kt
56° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
 9,800 ft 148 ft PEM 121°
↑ 7.7kt • ↔ 6.4kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGPK
IATA Code: PIK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 65 ft MSL

Location

City: Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 55.502003°
Longitude: -4.587019°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 6,253 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 9,800 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7
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About Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK/PIK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 65 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (02/20, 12/30) with ASP and PEM surfaces . Weather services provide regular 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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