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Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport is an international airport serving Glasgow (Scotland), United Kingdom. Its IATA code is GLA and its ICAO code is EGPF. It has one runway, 2,661 m long.
- IATAGLA
- ICAOEGPF
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- GLA
- ICAO code
- EGPF
- City
- Glasgow
- Region / province
- Scotland
- Country / territory
- United Kingdom
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 55.8719° N, 4.4331° W
- Elevation
- 8 m (26 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/London (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,661 m (8,730 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,661 m8,730 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,872 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,250 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 5 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,281 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 20 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| ACC | 120.350 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.105 MHz |
| ATIS | 129.580 MHz |
| EVERYTHING | 455.837 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.705 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.805 MHz |
Air freight to and from Glasgow Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Glasgow through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in United Kingdom
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 42 km |
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 67 km |
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | 176 km |
| Newcastle International Airport | NCL | 196 km |
| Aberdeen International Airport | ABZ | 202 km |
| Teesside International Airport | MME | 244 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Glasgow Airport?
The IATA code of Glasgow Airport is GLA and its ICAO code is EGPF. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Glasgow Airport located?
Glasgow Airport is in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, at coordinates 55.8719° N, 4.4331° W and an elevation of 8 m (26 ft).
How far is Glasgow Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Glasgow Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,281 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,250 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,872 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 20 min.
How long is the runway at Glasgow Airport?
The longest runway at Glasgow Airport is 2,661 m (8,730 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Glasgow Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Glasgow Airport (GLA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.