Aviation
Aerodrome Layout
| Runway | Dimensions (m) | Surface | TORA (m) | LDA(m) | Threshold elevation | Lighting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L | 1258 x 30 | Concrete | 1199 | 1000 | 391 | On request | |
| 21R | 1258 x 30 | Concrete | 1100 | 1000 | 420 | On request | |
| 03R/21L | 671 x 30 | Grass | 671 | 671 | 389/410 | Nil | |
| 14/32 | 799 x 25 | Grass | 799 | 799 | 416/384 | Nil | |
| 05/23 | 602 x 30 | Grass | 602 | 602 | 391/390 | Nil | |
| Callsign: | Sywell Radio on 122.705 (AGCS) | ||||||
| Operational hours: |
Strictly PPR online only. 0900-1800 (local). Mondays - Aerodrome closed to all visiting aircraft, no AGCS, RFFS or fuel available Tuesdays to Fridays - Aerodrome licensed, AGCS, RFFS CAT 2 and fuel available Weekends - Aerodrome licensed, AGCS, RFFS CAT 1 and fuel available |
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| Landing fee: | See charges page | ||||||
| Customs: | Yes, prior notice required | ||||||
| Fuel: | AVGAS 100LL, MOGAS, Jet A1. Only AVGAS and MOGAS are self service. JETA1 is available within aerodrome hours only with a bowser also available. Self-service pumps accept Visa, Mastercard, Switch and Delta. | ||||||
| Fire cover: | Category 1 (Category 2 on request) | ||||||
| Remarks: |
Operated by Sywell Aviation Ltd, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BT. All visiting helicopters to Sloane Helicopters are strictly PPR online. Fixed wing circuits at 1000 ft QFE; left-hand on runways 03, 14 and 23, right-hand on runways 05, 21 and 32. Helicopter circuits at 800 ft QFE in opposite direction to fixed wing. Heli's must arrive/depart via notified routes only. Runways 03L/21R and 03R/21L referred to as 03/21 Hard or Grass as appropriate. See PPR page for additional procedures document including Helicopter routes chart. |
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| Warnings: |
All runways have non-standard white centre-line markings. Aerobatics take place throughout the year, 3 nm radius of aerodrome perimeter, up to 5000 ft AGL. A small arms range (.22 rifle and clay pigeon shooting) is located approx 1000 m NNW of the aerodrome perimeter between the approaches to runways 15 and 21. See status page for current information. |
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| Facilities: | Restaurant, bar and hotel (59 bedrooms) with aircraft parking adjacent. Full conference facilities available. | ||||||