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AERODROME UPDATE
The current Aerodrome Operating Hours are as follows;
Mondays - Aerodrome CLOSED to all visiting aircraft, no AGCS, RFFS or fuel available.
Tuesday to Sunday - 0900-1800 or SS whichever is earlier (local). Air/Ground Radio (Tue-Sun 0900-1800), 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 | Rwy 14/32 | Tower | Notes |
11th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
12th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
13th and 14th September | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
15th September | CLOSED | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
16th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
17th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | CLOSED | CLOSED | Some runways closed due event set up | |
18th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | CLOSED | CLOSED | Some runways closed due event set up | |
19th September | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Aerodrome closed due event | |
20th and 21st September | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Aerodrome closed due event | |
22nd September | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Aerodrome closed due event | |
23rd September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | CLOSED | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
24th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
25th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
26th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
27th and 28th September | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
29th September | CLOSED | Open | Open | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
30th September | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
1st October | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
2nd October | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
3rd October | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
4th and 5th October | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use |
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
Please see below some resources provided by the CAA with regards to the importance of avoiding Airspace Infringements. We encourage pilots to utilise these resources when preparing to fly.
UK Met Office Aviation Briefing Service Login
UK Met Office Aviation Briefing Service Registration
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 07:47 on 18 | 09 | 2025 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Strong Wind
Created at: 172317 UTC
Warning Number: 17/002
Valid: 180900 to 181200 UTC
Text: SW WINDS WITH MEAN 18KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 28KT MAY OCCUR.
Strong Wind
Created at: 180500 UTC
Warning Number: 18/001
Valid: 181200 to 181700 UTC
Text: SW WINDS WITH MEAN 20KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 28KT MAY OCCUR.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Overcast
Wind: 9.3kts
Gust: 14.9kts
Direction: 214° (SW)
Temperature: 16.4°C
Pressure: 1018hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 94%
Cloud: 100
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 01:04 on 19 | 09 | 2025 (local)