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AERODROME UPDATE
The current Aerodrome Operating Hours are as follows;
Mondays - Aerodrome CLOSED to all visiting aircraft, no AGCS, or fuel available.
Tuesday to Sunday - 0900-1800 or SS whichever is earlier (local). Air/Ground Radio (Wed-Sun 0930-1300 & 1330-1730), and fuel available. Hours may vary. Please check NOTAMs and the list below before submitting your PPR.
(Note. An RFFS is provided at times, however Sywell is not available to aircraft that require a Licensed Aerodrome).
Sywell Aerodrome (Northampton) is strictly PPR for all aircraft.
PPR must be requested online - please click on PPR for more information.
** Notice to all users - Please check the NOTAM information website before your plan to fly at or visit Sywell (Please note that NOTAM times are in UTC)**
**Please be advised that Grass Runways may be unavailable (in addition to any listed restrictions below), subject to surface conditions which are monitored regularly. 03L/21R (Hard) may be closed on certain days due to other activities. Please refer to NOTAMs or contact us to check the current status **
All times below are local.
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* Grass Runways may be closed due conditions, refer to Notams.
| Date | Rwy 03L / 21R (Hard) |
Rwy 03R / 21L (Grass) |
Rwy 05 / 23 (Grass) |
Rwy 14 / 32 (Grass) |
A/G Radio Service | Info |
| All Dates | Check Notam for latest Runway availability including hard and grass surfaces which may be restricted | |||||
| All Mondays | AD IS CLOSED AND NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING FIXED WINGED AIRCRAFT. BASED ACFT ONLY WITH OOH PERMITS. HARD RUNWAY 03L/21R and RWY 14/32 FULLY CLOSED as notified below No Air/Ground Radio, RFFS or Fuel on Mondays |
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| 30th-31st Mar | Open | Contact Tower | Contact Tower | Contact Tower | Active | |
| 1st Apr (Mon) | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Closed | Based Aircraft Only |
| 2nd-5th Apr | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | 2nd Closed | |
| 6th-7th Apr | Open | TBC | TBC | Closed | Active | |
| 8th Apr (Mon) | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Closed | Based Aircraft Only |
| 9th-11th Apr | Closed 1000-1700 | Microlights only | Microlights only | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 12th-13th Apr | CLSD DUE EVENT | CLSD DUE EVENT | CLSD DUE EVENT | CLSD DUE EVENT | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Sloane arrivals via South corner can be arranged and Skytech uneffected. |
| 14th Apr | Open | Microlights only | Microlights only | Microlights only | ||
| 15th Apr (Mon) | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
| 16th-19th Apr | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 20th-21st Apr | Open | TBC | TBC | TBC | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 22nd Apr (Mon) | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
| 23rd - 26th Apr | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 27th-28th Apr | Open | TBC | TBC | TBC | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 29th Apr (Mon) | Closed 1000-1700 | TBC | TBC | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
The above list is updated as restrictions are confirmed and may be amended by NOTAM. For future provisional/planned restrictions please contact tower@sywellaerodrome.co.uk
View our Skylink Pro live weather station for current weather conditions.
Please note that the status and weather warnings are only updated during hours of Air/Ground service.
Fixed wing ops: Use Caution
Helicopter ops: Use Caution
Information current as of 08:14 on 19 | 04 | 2024 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Strong Wind
Created at: 182318 UTC
Warning Number: 18/002
Valid: 191000 to 191200 UTC
Text: NW WINDS WITH MEAN 15-20KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 25-30KT MAY OCCUR.
Strong Wind
Created at: 190525 UTC
Warning Number: 19/001
Valid: 191200 to 191400 UTC
Text: NW TO N WINDS WITH MEAN 15-20KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 25-30KT MAY OCCUR.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Clear 
Wind: 10.3kts
Gust: 14.7kts
Direction: 330° (NNW)
Temperature: 3°C
Pressure: 1025hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 75%
Cloud: 0
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 02:33 on 20 | 04 | 2024 (local)