Glasgow Prestwick Airport is a large airport serving Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom. Its IATA code is PIK and its ICAO code is EGPK. The airport lies at an elevation of 65 ft (20 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 9,800 ft (2,987 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/London time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- PIK
- ICAO code
- EGPK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 65 ft (20 m)
- Coordinates
- 55.5015, -4.5772
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,253 ft · 1,906 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 12/30 | 9,800 ft · 2,987 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Partially paved | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Glasgow Prestwick Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GLA Glasgow Airport | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 42 km · 26 mi |
| CAL Campbeltown Airport | Campbeltown, United Kingdom | 70 km · 43 mi |
| EDI Edinburgh Airport | Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | 90 km · 56 mi |
| ILY Islay Airport | Isle of Islay, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom | 107 km · 66 mi |
| OBN Oban Airport | North Connel, United Kingdom | 119 km · 74 mi |
| CSA Colonsay Airstrip | Colonsay, United Kingdom | 121 km · 75 mi |
| BHD George Best Belfast City Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 128 km · 80 mi |
| BFS Belfast International Airport | Belfast, United Kingdom | 140 km · 87 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from PIK. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR London | 524 | 326 | 283 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 869 | 540 | 469 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,070 | 665 | 578 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,882 | 1,791 | 1,556 | View route |
| JFK New York | 5,162 | 3,207 | 2,787 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,843 | 3,631 | 3,155 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 6,376 | 3,962 | 3,443 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 6,919 | 4,299 | 3,736 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,024 | 4,986 | 4,333 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 8,264 | 5,135 | 4,462 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 8,513 | 5,290 | 4,597 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,340 | 5,803 | 5,043 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,598 | 5,964 | 5,183 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,631 | 5,984 | 5,200 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 11,037 | 6,858 | 5,960 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 16,980 | 10,551 | 9,168 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 120.550 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 121.125 |
| RADAR | Prestwick Radar | 129.450 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.150 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
The IATA code of Glasgow Prestwick Airport is PIK and its ICAO code is EGPK.
Where is Glasgow Prestwick Airport located?
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, at 55.5015, -4.5772.
What time zone is Glasgow Prestwick Airport in?
Glasgow Prestwick Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/London. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 9,800 ft (2,987 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 42 km (26 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.