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EGPK

Glasgow Prestwick Airport · Prestwick, South Ayrshire

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
65 ft / 20 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.15 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Glasgow Prestwick Airport (EGPK), located in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 65 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGPK / PIK
Municipality
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
Country
Region
GB-SCT — Scotland
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
65 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,800 ft / 2,987 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 121° / 301°
RWY 12 (121°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-PW | CRS: 123°
RWY 30 (301°)
110.50 MHz
IDENT: I-PK | CRS: 303°
Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,253 ft / 1,906 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 24° / 204°
RWY 02 (24°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (204°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
120.55 MHz
ATIS ATIS
121.13 MHz
RADAR Prestwick Radar
129.45 MHz
TWR TWR
118.15 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

EGPFILS
Glasgow Airport
42 km / 23 nm
EGEC
Campbeltown Airport
70 km / 38 nm
EGPHILS
Edinburgh Airport
91 km / 49 nm
EGPI
Islay Airport
107 km / 58 nm
EGACILS
George Best Belfast City Airport
128 km / 69 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026