About Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (IATA Code: PIK) is an international airport traced to the northeast side of Prestwick in South Ayrshire in Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Troon, Ardrossan, Kilwinning, Stevenston, Irvine, Kilmarnock, and Prestwick are some urban cluster areas surrounding Ayr that the airport serves. Ryanair operates low-cost scheduled regular and seasonal passenger flights to and from the airport.
The various destinations within the airport network include Malaga, Lanzarote, Alicante, Tenerife, Faro, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Palma, and Murcia.
History
The Duke of Hamilton and David McIntyre are the founders of the airfield. Also, the airfield became an airport in the year 1938 after passenger facilities were added. Additionally, the Royal Air Force used the airport as a military base during the Second World War. However, the airport resumed passenger flights in the year 1946.
Over the years, the airport added a control tower, freight building, terminal building, and loop road. Also, the airport runway was extended for serving the US Air Force – it has been developed as per the US Military specification.
Matthew Hudson, a Canadian entrepreneur, purchased the airport and he constructed the airport’s railway station along the Ayrshire Coast Line. Thereafter, Hudson sold the airport to Stagecoach, a Scottish transport company, in the year 1998.
Later, in the year 2001, Infratil, which is a New Zealand company and a majority stakeholder in Wellington International Airport, became the airport owner.
The Scottish Government purchased the airport on 22nd November 2013 and has been its owner ever since.
Transportation
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is accessible via railways and roadways.
If you are driving to the airport, you can reach the airport via many motorways. Moreover, you can park your car at the many airport car parks, including Car Park 1 (Premium), Car Park 2, and Car Park 3.
Besides, the airport has a convenient drop-off and pick-up area outside our terminal building in Car Park 1.
The airport even has its own railway station that is reachable via a covered walkway. You can board a train from the airport to go to Glasgow Central Station and Ayr.
Moreover, Stagecoach operates bus and coach services to and from the airport. Also, Streamline Taxis manages a licensed taxi service via the airport.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport Contact Details and Facilities
Glasgow Prestwick Airport provides a range of services.
The airport has the World Duty Free shop, which features an array of Scottish products.
More so, the airport has a host of restaurants offering refreshments. These include the Elvis Presley Bar, the Par + Eagle Bar and Kitchen, and McIntyre’s.
If you are calling from the UK, you can get in touch with the airport representatives by calling on the main switchboard helpline, 01292 511000. And you have to dial 00 44 1292 511000 if you are calling outside the UK.
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport Contact | |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport Helpline | 01292 511000 |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport Phone UK | 01292 511043 |
email: securityadmin@glasgowprestwick.com
Main terminal
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Aviation House
Prestwick
KA9 2PL
Scotland
United Kingdom
Cargo bond
Unit 1a Freight Centre
Prestwick
Ayrshire
KA9 2PL
Scotland
United Kingdom
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