Glasgow Airport

EGPF / GLA

Glasgow, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 15:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
2kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
4,200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPF 171550Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 OVC042 06/05 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
OVC 4,200ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,226ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD EGPF 171156Z 1712/1812 07008KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 1712/1812 7000 BKN010 PROB30 1712/1812 4000 BR BKN006
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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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

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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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.