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  • E-commerce
  • Oil & Gas
  • Perishables & Pharma
  • Dangerous Goods
  • Events
  • BIP
  • Fuel Stops
  • Ground Servicing & Parking
E-commerce

E-commerce

We offer a fast and efficient e-commerce solution for the UK.

GPA operates 24/7, 365 days a year and we offer one of the fastest turnaround times – freight is onloaded or offloaded within 90 minutes of landing or take off. Our 5,302 Sqm dedicated e-commerce processing warehouse is just 200m from the cargo aircraft stand and sits adjacent to a UK motorway link road.

We have also partnered with two of the UK’s largest parcel delivery provider to ensure parcels reach the customer’s doorstep within 2-3 days of the order arriving in the UK.

We know that time is a critical consideration for e-commerce shippers and so we also provide customs pre-clearance whilst in the air. We are confident we can provide an excellent service ensuring e-commerce companies meet their delivery time promises. And we can do this more cost-effectively – Prestwick is less than 50% of the cost of some UK airports. Our unique operation allows our customers to enjoy a single point of contact for the co-ordination of all aviation services – landing, navigation and cargo processing.

Prestwick Cargo Services has recently invested £2.17million in new cargo equipment including two high-loaders with 20 and 35 tonne capacity respectively, a heavy-duty pushback tractor capable of handling any aircraft type as well as 12 new dollies and a new Rapiscan X-Ray machine with 5.5mm steel penetration to ensure touchdown to truck on onward deliver to doorstep is the quickest service available.

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Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Ideally located to provide cargo service to North Sea Oil operators.

Prestwick excels in Oil & Gas cargo, regularly handling Christmas Trees and other out-sized well equipment. We also regularly handle AN124s with oil and gas equipment and we work in very close co-operation with the Aberdeen energy community. With heavy duty handling equipment and third party cranage all projects are managed safely and professionally.

Perishables & Pharma

Perishables & Pharma

Temperature controlled facilities.

At Prestwick, we pride ourselves on delivering reliability and care when it comes to perishable cargo. Working in close partnership with the Port Health Authority, we ensure every shipment is handled with precision, speed, and integrity.

Scottish Salmon, Seafood and Perishables

Scotland’s seafood and fresh produce deserves the very best — and that’s exactly what we provide. Prestwick is trusted by the nation’s seafood export industry to keep products fresh, secure, and market-ready.

Backed by a £1 million investment in new cold chain facilities, our operation is built around your needs:

  • A large, dedicated warehouse designed for perishable goods
  • A specialist cool chain team focused solely on temperature-sensitive cargo
  • 2 new high-volume metal detectors ensuring fast and secure clearance
  • Advanced temperature and exposure tracking for full product integrity
  • 4 modern chillers to keep produce in perfect condition
  • Onsite plug-in points for RKNs, RAPs and other active units

Pharma

When it comes to pharmaceuticals, trust and compliance are non-negotiable. Prestwick’s upgraded cold storage facilities — opened in June 2023 — are designed to meet the strictest global standards.

Our seamless, temperature-controlled logistics ensure medicines and healthcare products arrive exactly as intended, every time. With proven expertise, strict quality assurance, and a commitment to consistency, Prestwick is the partner you can rely on for pharma cargo.

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods

Our experienced team….

Prestwick is the UK’s primary airport for Class 1 Dangerous Goods. Our new x-ray screening equipment is capable of screening up to 70mm of solid steel. Our stringent handling protocols for class 1 prioritise safety and compliance:

  • We require 2 weeks’ advance notice to plan for Class 1 DG
  • Dwell time at airport should be under 24 hours
  • Shipments should be within a transit supply chain
  • Weight per individual piece should be under one tonne
  • All cargo should be at piece level
  • We conduct a risk assessment on all screen, build and load plans
  • We comply with all regulations for the transport of explosives by road
Events

Events

A first choice for touring artists.

Prestwick is the first choice for touring artists. We have previously supported Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Adele who rely on our dedicated staff for reliable transfers and rapid screening.

With adequate space for build-up and breakdown and secure facilities which are convenient with adjacent truck and aircraft parking, Prestwick is ideal for major touring productions.

BIP

BIP

Prestwick is one of only 3 UK airports that welcomes horses.

We are fully registered and certified to handle ungulates. Our facilities are secure and monitored by CCTV. Truck and horse box parking is conveniently located adjacent to facilities.

Aircraft parking is adjacent to the Border Inspection Post (BIP) On-site handling equipment such as dollies, loaders and forklifts help ease the transfer.

Our fully-trained handling team is dedicated to animal welfare. Local veterinarian teams are BIP regulated and certified.

Our stables have been recently upgraded and have experienced grooms on hand.

Fuel Stops

Fuel Stops

We are ideally located and offer a wide range of fuels.

Given Glasgow Prestwick’s location on the Great-Circle Route, we offer the perfect solution for trans-Atlantic fuel stops specialising in quick turns for aircraft of all sizes.

We provide JETA1 & AVGAS 100LL 24/7 in-house and can provide fuel through most major suppliers including World Fuel services, Multiservice, AVCARD, AVFUEL, TITAN Fuels and Weston Aviation, BP Sterling, AEG Fuels, JETEX and Rockwell Collins.

Ground Servicing & Parking

Ground Servicing & Parking

All services are provided in-house.

Prestwick Cargo Services offers the full suite of ground servicing equipment in-house – including extra wide high-loaders, ground power units, towing, de-icing and much more.

Several large self-manoeuvring parking areas are available and can accommodate large aircrafts including A380s and Antanov124s.

Putting your needs first in everything we do.

To find out more about the services we can provide or to make an enquiry get in touch with our team today.

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