Training

Glasgow Prestwick Airport offers an excellent environment for training flights.

When establishing exactly what makes an airport attractive to those who wish to train, a wide variety of factors apply including long runways and congestion free airspace and Glasgow Prestwick offers both and much much more.

Why train at Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
  1. Low costs.
  2. Flexible all inclusive charges, for commercial airline Operational Training.
  3. Consistently reliable weather record - of all the airports throughout the UK, Glasgow Prestwick has always been one of the least affected by poor visibility because of weather conditions. This was recognised in 1936 when Training first began here.!
  4. Two major runways (2,987M and 1,829M) - uncongested airspace.
  5. Unobstructed approaches, over sea and countryside, (low population density).
  6. Good Navigational Aids with:
    • Category 1 ILS RWY 13/31.
    • Surveillance Radar with SSR.
    • Two x NDBs.
    • NDB/DME - ILS/DME
  7. Operational hours:
    • 24 hour
  8. Service provided by aeronautical ground station:
    • ATC.
  9. Fire and Rescue equipment:
    • RFF Category 7. ( upgrades to 8/9 available)
    • Ample areas available for Parking or Ground Taxiing Training.
    • Ground service equipment available for all Current Commercial Airliners.
  10. Fuelling Service (Air BP/PIK) Fuel grades: AVGAS 100LL. AVTUR Jet A-1.
  11. Debriefing and flight planning room available.
  12. Discounted hotel rates available.
  13. Good local amenities including Championship Golf courses on the airport's door step.

The airport  is delighted to offer all of the above – and more! Glasgow Prestwick’s runway length and weather record are legendary and need no further explanation here. As to ease the booking system – one phone call does it all. All airport staff (including Air Traffic) are employed by the airport itself and flexibility is inherent.

Costs vary and deals can be offered by the movement, hour, day, week, or whatever. Rest assured that this airport wants your business and will tailor a package to meet your operational & financial needs.

For further information contact Allan McQuarrie on 01292 511215  or e-mail amcquarrie@glasgowprestwick.com