Glasgow Prestwick Airport is participating in a live play exercise, today Wednesday, 30 October 2024 from 10:00 until 16:00, to test the Airport and multi-agency partners response to an aircraft incident at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. This exercise has been classed as Scotland’s largest live play exercise post-pandemic, following an incredible response of support from partner agencies and volunteers.

The exercise has been planned in conjunction with a number of partner organisations including Police Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue, Scottish Ambulance Service, South Ayrshire Council, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Ayrshire College, UKBF, SEPA, plus other agencies.

Exercises are routinely carried out by emergency response organisations to ensure that the appropriate response mechanisms are in place. This is also an opportunity to up-skill our staff and to enhance our partnership working with emergency services and other key agencies.

There may be increased activity from the emergency services in and around Glasgow Prestwick Airport, but this should not impact the local community and is an important part of our commitment to keeping our staff, customers, and the public safe.