Glasgow Airport (GLA) is also known as Glasgow International Airport (GLA) as well as Abbotsinch Airport (GLA). It is regarded as the United Kingdom’s 9th busiest airport with passenger traffic of nearly 9 million annually.
This facility is a hub for British Airways, easyJet, and Loganair.
General Information about Glasgow Airport
The following table is an overview of Glasgow Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Glasgow Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | AGS Airports |
| Operator | Glasgow Airport Ltd. |
| Built In (Year) | 1966 |
| Serves | Greater Glasgow |
| Hub for | Loganair |
| Glasgow Airport Code | GLA |
| Glasgow Airport Terminals | 2 |
| Glasgow International Airport Runway | 1 |
| Glasgow International Airport Coordinates | 55°52′19″N 004°25′59″W |
| Glasgow Airport Address | Glasgow, Paisley PA3 2ST, United Kingdom |
| Official Website | https://www.glasgowairport.com/ |
| Official Phone Number | 44 344 481 5555 |
| Elevation | 26 ft / 8 m |
Glasgow Airport Code
Glasgow Airport Code is GLA. This airport derives its IATA code (GLA) from Glasgow city in Scotland. Its elevation above sea level is 8 meters.
| IATA CODE | GLA |
| ICAO CODE | EGPF |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 493 |
| COUNTRY CODE | GBR |
| ZIP CODE | PA3 2ST |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | GLA |
Glasgow Airport Map
The Glasgow Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Glasgow Airport Terminal
Glasgow Airport (GLA) features two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is also known as Main Terminal. This facility handles all flight operations.
Terminal 2
This terminal is smaller than the Main Terminal at Glasgow Airport (GLA). It handles only low cost airlines.
These facilities has the following services and amenities:
Shops, restaurants and bars, post-office, and ATMs among others.
Glasgow Airport Runway
Glasgow Airport (GLA) is serviced by a single runway:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 05-23 | 8,720 ft | 151 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Some of the closest airports to GLA Airport are:
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport – 35 km
- Edinburgh Airport – 39 km
- George Best Belfast City Airport – 131 km
- Belfast International Airport – 141 km
- Aberdeen International Airport – 150 km
Airlines Operating from Glasgow Airport
The following airlines operate from Glasgow Airport:
