Handling and FBOs

Private handling at Glasgow EGPF

Glasgow has 4 handling companies for private and business aircraft: Gama Aviation, Signature Flight Support, Menzies Aviation and Swissport GB Ltd. Handling is compulsory here, so one of them will look after you on arrival.

Who handles private aircraft

Where the terminals are

Two business-aviation FBOs: Gama Aviation (own apron with helicopter FATO) and Signature Flight Support; handling available H24.

Before you land

Handling

Compulsory. You must use one of the handling companies above.

Permission

Prior permission (PPR) is required before you land.

Customs

Yes – on site

Opening hours

H24 – AD administration, customs & immigration, health & sanitation, ATS, fuelling, handling, security and de-icing all H24 (UK AIP AD 2.3)

All flights INCLUDING general aviation are subject to prior approval of Glasgow Airport Ltd and prior notification to Airport Coordination Ltd (slots); a handling agent is mandatory for all flights including executive/private GA. Aircraft may not park more than 24 h without approval. Helicopters use the Gama apron/FATO.

Hours and requirements are as the airport publishes them, last checked 29 Sep 2026. Check with the airport or your operator before you set off.

Getting to the terminal

Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Strathclyde PA3 2ST, PA3 2ST.

Road time without traffic. Routes: OSRM, map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

The full guide to Glasgow Airport has the runway, weather, flight times and nearby airports.