Glasgow Airport Code: GLA / EGPF

What is the Glasgow airport code?

The airport code for Glasgow Airport is GLA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code EGPF, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It is a major hub, ranked number 169 by scheduled connections in the open dataset. Its ICAO code EGPF begins with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe.

Where is GLA?

Glasgow Airport serves Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is close to sea level at 26 ft (8 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.

Runways at GLA

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,730 ft (2.66 km), designated 05/23.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Glasgow?

The IATA airport code for Glasgow Airport in Glasgow is GLA. Its ICAO code is EGPF.

What is the 3-letter code for Glasgow?

The 3-letter IATA code for Glasgow Airport in Glasgow is GLA.

What airport is GLA?

GLA is Glasgow Airport, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

What country is GLA in?

GLA (Glasgow Airport) is in United Kingdom.

Where is GLA airport located?

Glasgow Airport (GLA) is in Glasgow, United Kingdom, at coordinates 55.8719, -4.43306.

What is the ICAO code for Glasgow Airport?

The ICAO code for Glasgow Airport is EGPF. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GLA.

What is the difference between GLA and EGPF?

GLA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. EGPF is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Glasgow Airport.

Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Glasgow and United Kingdom and the wider region:

Popular routes from GLA

Distance and typical flight time from Glasgow Airport to other airports it connects with:

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