Private jet charter from Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick is open 24 hours with a 2,987-metre main runway, customs and immigration at all hours, and a single in-house handler, Prestwick Aviation Services, which runs an executive terminal with its own customs and immigration facility next door. Its FBO says there are no PPR or slot restrictions.
- Longest runway
- 2,987 m
- Codes
- PIK · EGPK
- Business aviation handling
- Prestwick Aviation Services
Did you knowThe airfield was founded by David McIntyre and the Duke of Hamilton of No 602 City of Glasgow squadron, who were the first aviators to fly over Mount Everest. Glasgow Prestwick Airport: History
One of six airports in our Scotland guide.
Charter a private jet from Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick is 40 minutes by car from Glasgow and 1 hour 45 minutes from Edinburgh (airport figures). It is open 24 hours with customs at all hours, a 2,987 m main runway and, according to its FBO, no PPR or slot restrictions. Every visiting aircraft is handled by the airport's own FBO, Prestwick Aviation Services.
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What the private terminal is like at Glasgow Prestwick
Executive House, Prestwick Aviation Services' executive FBO, sits in a demarcated area of the airfield a few metres from the aircraft apron, with a secure VIP lounge, rest areas, showers, meeting rooms and a customs and immigration facility next door.
Prestwick Aviation Services
The airport's own FBO and the handler named in the UK AIP, available H24. Executive House: secure VIP lounge, rest areas, showers, meeting rooms and crew lounges, a few metres from the apron, with a customs and immigration facility adjacent. Fuel (Jet A-1 and Avgas 100LL), de-icing and ground equipment in-house. Handling is mandatory for all aircraft.
Customs at Glasgow Prestwick, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details. The operator files the General Aviation Report (sGAR) with UK Border Force between 48 and 2 hours before departure, and Prestwick Aviation Services asks for a copy.
- Handling is mandatory, and Prestwick Aviation Services handles every visiting aircraft. The operator arranges it.
- You use Executive House, the FBO's terminal a few metres from the apron, with a dedicated customs and immigration facility next door.
- Customs and immigration are available 24 hours (UK AIP), so late arrivals and early departures clear in the same way.
Which private jets can use Glasgow Prestwick?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
Runway 12/30 is 2,987 m, with the full length declared for take-off in both directions; the landing distance on runway 12 is 2,743 m because of a displaced threshold. Departing jets fly noise preferential routes. Fire cover is Category 7 as standard, with Categories 8 and 9 available at short notice, and hangar space is limited and needs prior notice.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Prestwick runs around the clock with customs, fuel and handling at all hours and, according to its FBO, no PPR or slot restrictions. That makes it a practical choice for late-night arrivals or early departures to and from Glasgow and the west of Scotland.
- The 2,987 m main runway is long enough that runway length rarely limits a long-range jet, and the FBO markets the airport as a transatlantic fuel stop on the great circle route.
- There is one handler, Prestwick Aviation Services, and its executive terminal has a customs and immigration facility next door, so passengers clear border checks close to the aircraft.
- Prestwick has its own railway station, about 40 minutes from Glasgow Central (airport figure), as an alternative to the car.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Aerodrome, air traffic control, customs and immigration, fuel, handling, security and de-icing are all listed as H24 in the UK AIP. Prestwick Aviation Services says it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | No PPR requirement is published in the UK AIP for civil flights (PPR with 72 hours' notice applies only to aircraft going to HMS Gannet), and Prestwick Aviation Services says there are no PPR or slot restrictions. Pilots must book out with ATC by telephone, and handling is mandatory for all aircraft. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (UK AIP). Prestwick Aviation Services has a dedicated customs and immigration facility next to its FBO and describes it as an executive immigration clearance facility. The AIP says pilots of international general aviation flights are responsible for presenting their passengers to UK Border Force, with transport arranged through the handling agent. The FBO asks for a copy of the sGAR confirmation, submitted to Border Force between 48 and 2 hours before departure, and for details of all crew and passengers. |
| Slots | Prestwick Aviation Services says there are no PPR or slot restrictions. Prestwick is not listed among the airports coordinated or facilitated by ACL. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No night curfew or night quota for ordinary arrivals and departures is published in the UK AIP. Departing jets and other aircraft over 12,500 kg fly noise preferential routes, and jet circuit training is not available 19:00-08:00 local. The airport describes its noise restrictions as minimal. |
| Aircraft parking | The airport says ample areas are available for aircraft parking, and Prestwick Aviation Services has several large self-manoeuvring parking areas close to the FBO. Hangar space for visiting aircraft is limited and needs prior notification (UK AIP). |
| De-icing | Available H24 (UK AIP), using Kilfrost ABC K+ Type 2 fluid in a 75/25 mix. Prestwick Aviation Services provides de-icing in-house. |
| Other restrictions | Handling is mandatory for all aircraft. Aprons A and B are subject to security restrictions and searches. Low visibility procedures apply below 800 m visibility and can delay arrivals and departures. Fire cover is Category 7 as standard, with Categories 8 and 9 available at short notice. |
Runways
| 12/30 | 2,987 m, concrete and asphalt |
|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,906 m, asphalt |
By road
| Glasgow | 40 minutes by car (airport figure); 35 minutes to Glasgow city centre hotels by motorway or train (FBO figure). The airport is less than five minutes from the A77, and its own railway station is about 40 minutes from Glasgow Central (airport figure). |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 1 hour 45 minutes by car (airport figure) |
| Prestwick | 1 NM north-east of Prestwick (UK AIP) |
Airports near Glasgow Prestwick
More airport guides nearby: Edinburgh Airport, Dundee Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Blackpool Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Glasgow Prestwick Airport?
Yes. Executive House, Prestwick Aviation Services' executive FBO, sits in a demarcated area of the airfield a few metres from the aircraft apron, with a secure VIP lounge, rest areas, showers, meeting rooms and a customs and immigration facility next door.
What are Glasgow Prestwick Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Aerodrome, air traffic control, customs and immigration, fuel, handling, security and de-icing are all listed as H24 in the UK AIP. Prestwick Aviation Services says it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Can I clear customs at Glasgow Prestwick Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (UK AIP). Prestwick Aviation Services has a dedicated customs and immigration facility next to its FBO and describes it as an executive immigration clearance facility. The AIP says pilots of international general aviation flights are responsible for presenting their passengers to UK Border Force, with transport arranged through the handling agent. The FBO asks for a copy of the sGAR confirmation, submitted to Border Force between 48 and 2 hours before departure, and for details of all crew and passengers.
What size of private jet can use Glasgow Prestwick?
The longest runway is 2,987 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. Runway 12/30 is 2,987 m, with the full length declared for take-off in both directions; the landing distance on runway 12 is 2,743 m because of a displaced threshold. Departing jets fly noise preferential routes. Fire cover is Category 7 as standard, with Categories 8 and 9 available at short notice, and hangar space is limited and needs prior notice. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
How long is a private flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Geneva?
About 2 hours 5 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
How long is a private flight from Glasgow Prestwick to Nice?
About 2 hours 35 minutes in a light or midsize jet. Actual times depend on the aircraft, winds and routing.
Can I fly into Glasgow Prestwick with my dog or cat?
Not from abroad: Glasgow Prestwick is not on the government's approved list for pets arriving on charter flights, so we plan an approved airport nearby instead. Pets flying within Great Britain, or from Ireland, don't need an approved route. Our guide to flying with pets has the details.
What are the fees for a private jet at Glasgow Prestwick?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight from Glasgow Prestwick?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the UK AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aurora.nats.co.uk, glasgowprestwick.com, prestwickaviationservices.com, acl-uk.org). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
