Glasgow Airport

EGPF / GLA

Glasgow, GB

Last Updated
Nov 3, 18:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
21kt
200° G32kt
10+ km
Visibility
2,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPF 031850Z AUTO 20021G32KT 9999 -RA SCT019/// BKN026/// BKN032/// //////TCU 15/13 Q0994

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26ft
SCT 1,900ft AGL
BKN 2,600ft AGL
BKN 3,200ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,926ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,626ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,226ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPF 031701Z 0318/0418 20014KT 9999 FEW015 SCT030 TEMPO 0318/0321 22019G33KT 3000 +RA RADZ BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0402 21018G28KT 6000 SHRA BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0402/0409 7000 BKN009 BECMG 0408/0411 14006KT TEMPO 0410/0418 7000 -RADZ BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 200° 14kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+2h
IFR 210° 18kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 1,200ft
Showers Rain
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 900ft

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: 23
8,730 ft 148 ft ASP 46°
↑ 18.2kt ↔ 10.5kt
30° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
3,622 ft 151 ft ASP 90°
↑ 7.2kt ↔ 19.7kt
70° 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
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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.