# Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)

> Prestwick, South Ayrshire, GB · IATA: PIK · ICAO: EGPK · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PIK` |
| ICAO | `EGPK` |
| City | Prestwick, South Ayrshire |
| Country | GB |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 55.50200, -4.58702 |

## Description

Glasgow Prestwick Airport (IATA: PIK, ICAO: EGPK) in South Ayrshire has turned into one of the UK's fastest-growing cargo gateways, jumping from about 10,700 tonnes of freight in 2024 to more than 3,800 tonnes a month and 21 wide-body freighters a week in 2025, with volumes set to treble in 2025/26. The surge runs through its e-commerce Terminal E facility, which has processed over 25 million parcels since May 2025 across more than 600 cargo flights and some 23,000 tonnes of imports. Lying about 50 km southwest of Glasgow, the airport runs a dedicated 24-hour, customs-capable cargo terminal and has handled night freight for operators including DHL. It is also a long-standing Ryanair passenger base (since 1994) with a major aircraft maintenance (MRO) operation employing around 600 people. That combination makes Prestwick Scotland's key air-freight option, complementing passenger-focused Glasgow International (IATA: GLA).

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