Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no flight restrictions. The northern UK hub’s extensive road, rail, and ferry connections, make it a hub of choice for e-commerce operations seeking unrestricted services.
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Pictured (left to right): Sonia Rafferty, Human Resources Director; Jules Matteoni, Chief Executive Officer; Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport; Sheena Beckwith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr Willie Mackie, Chairman; Zoe Kilpatrick, Commercial Director; Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director.
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GLASGOW PRESTWICK AIRPORT REPORTS SEVENTH PROFITABLE YEAR AS CARGO TONNAGE QUADRUPLES
North UK gateway recorded GBP 3.9 million operating profit after freight volumes rose to more than 46,000 tonnes
Prestwick, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Monday 13th July 2026: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has reported its seventh consecutive year of profitability after cargo growth helped drive an 11 per cent increase in operating profit to GBP 3.9 million for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Freight volumes rose to more than 46,000 tonnes during the year, with 15 scheduled weekly mainland China freighter services and three weekly Hong Kong services strengthening the airport’s position as an uncongested UK trade gateway.
“Freight volumes quadrupled over the last year, reflecting the successful execution of our strategy to position the airport as a leading UK cargo gateway,” said Jules Matteoni, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“The development of long-haul scheduled cargo connectivity, particularly with Asian markets, has driven both import and export growth, supported by investment in cold storage facilities, enhanced handling capabilities, and bonded warehouse infrastructure.”
The airport’s dedicated Terminal E e-commerce facility has now processed more than 33 million parcels, with Royal Mail and Evri establishing operations at PIK to support direct airport to last mile handling.
PIK has also made substantial investment in cool chain capability, including dedicated personnel, temperature monitoring, enhanced screening, and 87 tonnes of chiller capacity.
The investment has supported the airport’s seafood export service, with 1.78 million kilograms of Scottish salmon exported in the first six months of 2026.
Cargo growth has created more than 250 direct jobs, with the airport’s in-house operating model supporting aircraft handling, cargo processing, fuelling, and air traffic control through a single operational structure.
The airport was named Air Freight Business of the Year at the Logistics UK Awards during the period, recognising its growing role in UK air cargo and Scottish exports.
PIK anticipates further growth in the year ahead as it continues to build scheduled freighter capacity, expand e-commerce handling, and invest in specialist infrastructure for perishables, pharma, aerospace, energy, and high value freight.
About Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no restrictions or curfews on inbound or outbound flights, offering a fully in-house service, from cargo handling to aircraft fuelling.
Our uncongested air and ground paths mean less taxiing, less vectoring, and fewer emissions, and with no slot or gate constraints, we are a natural choice for e-commerce flights.
We average a two hour turn around for a wide-bodied freighter aircraft after arrival, and can deliver a B747 full palletised offload onto trucks to arrive in Manchester within six hours of landing.
We have over 12,000 square meters of warehouse space opening onto cargo apron, new cold storage facilities with a controlled range of -30C to +25C and our dedicated live animal team and on-site stables mean that we can welcome horses.
Our warehouse screening options, which include a new Rapiscan X-ray machine with 7.5mm steel penetration, as well as the option to work with canines, allow us to handle of all types of cargo, including seven classes of Dangerous Goods, with specialised handling for Class1, as well as oversized cargo for the oil and gas, aerospace, and live touring industries.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport boasts the longest commercial runway north of Manchester, which can accommodate the AN124, and offers direct links to the UK’s motorway network, as well as its own cargo railway siding, and easy access to nearby ferry services to Ireland.
Its west of Scotland location on the Great Circle route, between the Middle East and the USA, makes Prestwick an effective bedrock of any transportation plan.
For more information, visit glasgowprestwick.com
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport reports seventh profitable year as cargo tonnage quadruples
North UK gateway recorded GBP 3.9 million operating profit after freight volumes rose to more than 46,000 tonnes
Prestwick, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Monday 13th July 2026: Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has reported its seventh consecutive year of profitability after cargo growth helped drive an 11 per cent increase in operating profit to GBP 3.9 million for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Freight volumes rose to more than 46,000 tonnes during the year, with 15 scheduled weekly mainland China freighter services and three weekly Hong Kong services strengthening the airport’s position as an uncongested UK trade gateway.
“Freight volumes quadrupled over the last year, reflecting the successful execution of our strategy to position the airport as a leading UK cargo gateway,” said Jules Matteoni, Chief Executive Officer, Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
“The development of long-haul scheduled cargo connectivity, particularly with Asian markets, has driven both import and export growth, supported by investment in cold storage facilities, enhanced handling capabilities, and bonded warehouse infrastructure.”
The airport’s dedicated Terminal E e-commerce facility has now processed more than 33 million parcels, with Royal Mail and Evri establishing operations at PIK to support direct airport to last mile handling.
PIK has also made substantial investment in cool chain capability, including dedicated personnel, temperature monitoring, enhanced screening, and 87 tonnes of chiller capacity.
The investment has supported the airport’s seafood export service, with 1.78 million kilograms of Scottish salmon exported in the first six months of 2026.
Cargo growth has created more than 250 direct jobs, with the airport’s in-house operating model supporting aircraft handling, cargo processing, fuelling, and air traffic control through a single operational structure.
The airport was named Air Freight Business of the Year at the Logistics UK Awards during the period, recognising its growing role in UK air cargo and Scottish exports.
PIK anticipates further growth in the year ahead as it continues to build scheduled freighter capacity, expand e-commerce handling, and invest in specialist infrastructure for perishables, pharma, aerospace, energy, and high value freight.
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About Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport runs 24/7 cargo operations and has no restrictions or curfews on inbound or outbound flights, offering a fully in-house service, from cargo handling to aircraft fuelling.
Our uncongested air and ground paths mean less taxiing, less vectoring, and fewer emissions, and with no slot or gate constraints, we are a natural choice for e-commerce flights.
We average a two hour turn around for a wide-bodied freighter aircraft after arrival, and can deliver a B747 full palletised offload onto trucks to arrive in Manchester within six hours of landing.
We have over 12,000 square meters of warehouse space opening onto cargo apron, new cold storage facilities with a controlled range of -30C to +25C and our dedicated live animal team and on-site stables mean that we can welcome horses.
Our warehouse screening options, which include a new Rapiscan X-ray machine with 7.5mm steel penetration, as well as the option to work with canines, allow us to handle of all types of cargo, including seven classes of Dangerous Goods, with specialised handling for Class1, as well as oversized cargo for the oil and gas, aerospace, and live touring industries.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport boasts the longest commercial runway north of Manchester, which can accommodate the AN124, and offers direct links to the UK’s motorway network, as well as its own cargo railway siding, and easy access to nearby ferry services to Ireland.
Its west of Scotland location on the Great Circle route, between the Middle East and the USA, makes Prestwick an effective bedrock of any transportation plan.
For more information, visit glasgowprestwick.com