Prestwick Airport1 day agoWork under way to overhaul RAF's largest baseWorks include replacing the runway, refurbing taxiways, and upgrading the airfield lighting systems.1 day ago29 Jun 2026RAF's largest base to close for 'essential' worksOperations at RAF Brize Norton will be temporarily relocated to other UK sites until November.29 Jun 202619 Jun 2026Scotland fans fly tiny plane to USA for World CupDavid Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew their plane for 22 hours, stopping in Iceland, Greenland and Canada.19 Jun 202620 Mar 2026Ryanair invests £40m in Prestwick airport maintenance expansionThe expansion project will make Prestwick Airport Ryanair's largest European maintenance base.20 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Swinney seeks UK meeting over US military use of Prestwick AirportThree American military refuelling aircraft that previously stopped at the airport are believed to be supporting US-Israeli airstrikes.12 Mar 20268 Mar 2026'I met Elvis on his one visit to Scotland - it was like a dream'Anne Murphy was 16 when she saw the King as he stopped over in Prestwick on 2 March 1960. 8 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Swinney would 'consider' US military plane ban from Prestwick AirportThe first minister says he wants clarity from the UK government about whether the planes were involved in the US-Israeli action in the Middle East.7 Mar 20267 Mar 2026US military plane takes off from Prestwick AirportA US military plane is seen taking off from Prestwick Airport.7 Mar 20261 Feb 2026Air traffic control concerns over plans for 200m tall wind turbinesThe body responsible for managing the UK's airspace opposes the project in southern Scotland.1 Feb 2026...
