Glasgow Prestwick Airport

EGPK / PIK

Prestwick, South Ayrshire, GB

Last Updated
Nov 4, 15:20 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:20Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4kt
180°
10+ km
Visibility
3,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGPK 041520Z 18004KT 9999 -RA BKN036 14/11 Q1000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 65ft
BKN 3,600ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,665ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGPK 041107Z 0412/0512 17008KT 9999 FEW025 PROB30 TEMPO 0412/0418 8000 -RA BKN014 TEMPO 0418/0512 6000 -RADZ BKN006 PROB30 TEMPO 0421/0423 4000 RADZ BKN004 PROB30 TEMPO 0423/0506 2000 RADZ +RA BKN003 PROB40 TEMPO 0506/0512 1200 +RA BKN003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:03Z BASE
+0h
VFR 170° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z TEMPO
+2h
IFR
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Light RADZ
21:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 400ft
RADZ
23:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
LIFR
Visibility: 2 km
Ceiling: 300ft
RADZ, Heavy Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GPK
02
20 ✈️
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
6,253 ft 148 ft ASP 24°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
12/30 9,800 ft 148 ft PEM 121°
↑ 2.1kt ↔ 3.4kt
59° 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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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.