Glasgow Airport (EGPF)
Glasgow, United Kingdom · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EGPF
IATA
GLA
City
Glasgow
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Europe
Elevation
26 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
55.8719, -4.4331
Overview
Scotland largest airport with Atlantic weather influences. Loganair regional base with IFR-heavy operations.
Current Weather at EGPF
Pilots flying into or out of Glasgow Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EGPF 030850Z AUTO 09004KT 040V130 9999 -RA FEW029/// BKN036/// //////TCU 12/11 Q0994Wind 090° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 09
Current TAF
TAF AMD EGPF 030903Z 0309/0406 09004KT 9999 BKN025 BECMG 0309/0312 21012KT TEMPO 0309/0312 6000 RA SHRA BKN009 PROB40 TEMPO 0309/0312 3000 +RA TEMPO 0312/0324 6000 SHRA BKN014 PROB30 TEMPO 0314/0321 23015G25KT 3000 +TSRAGR BKN010CB PROB30 TEMPO 0321/0324 3000 +SHRA TEMPO 0400/0406 21015G25KT 6000 RA SHRA BKN009Decode METAR for EGPF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Glasgow Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EGPF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EGPF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Glasgow. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Glasgow Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Glasgow Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EGPF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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