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Prestwick Airport InformationBack to Airport Information Indexget a quote for airport parking get a quote for airport hotels Glasgow Prestwick International AirportHistory :The first aircraft movements at Prestwick airport were in 1913, but it was not until 1934 that developments began and the airfield was being used by light aircraft. It was purchased with the intensions of being used as an aircraft training base in 1935 and further developments took place marking the beginning of Scottish Aviation Ltd. Training came to a standstill with the onset of WWII and soon the airport became a base for US aircraft deliveries. After the war, plans were underway to develop the airport. From 1958 to 1964 a new control tower was erected and a new passenger terminal built. The airports most famous claim to fame came in 1960 when Elvis Presley visited the airport. Passengers :Only a small airport, Prestwick Airport sees 1.9 million passengers annually. Airlines :
Getting there :Train - Glasgow Prestwick is the only airport in Scotland served by its own railway station. Trains operate every half hour (hourly on Sunday's) to/from Glasgow Central Station between the hours of 06:00 - 23:08. Bus - The X99/X100 airport express bus service offers passengers a fast, comfortable and reliable service between Edinburgh, Glasgow and the airport during hours not served by public transport. Glasgow Prestwick Aiport is served by Stagecoach Western Express Service X77 service to/from Glasgow Buchanan Street Station, this is a direct service which stops outside the airport concourse. Car - The M77 road link means that Glasgow city centre is only a 32 mile drive on motorway and "A" class dual carriage-way from Glasgow Prestwick International. Facilities :Cash machines, currency exchange, internet access, game room, car hire, bars, restaurants and shopping. |
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