Aviation

Airfield Status and Weather

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 NOTAMS to remain up to date on our airfield's serviceability. (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 give the tower a call on 01604 801630 to check the current status **

All times below are LOCAL.

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* Grass Runways may be closed due to surface conditions, please refer to NOTAMS or call the tower on 01604 801630

Date	Rwy 03L/21R (Hard)	Rwy 03R/21L (Grass)	Rwy 05/23	Rwy 14/32	Tower	Notes
1st & 2nd Nov	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN
3rd Nov	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY
4th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
5th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	Tower Open/AGCS
6th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	Tower Open/AGCS
7th Nov	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT	CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
8th Nov	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT	CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
9th Nov	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
10th Nov	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY
11th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
12th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
13th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
14th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
15th & 16th Nov	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
17th Nov	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY	BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY
18th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
19th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
20th Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
21st Nov	CLOSED 0900-1700L	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED 0900-1700L	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO
22nd & 23rd Nov	OPEN	OPEN	OPEN	CLOSED	NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO

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

NATS AIS Home Page & PIB Login

NATS Pre-flight Information Bulletin (NOTAM) 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 11:33 on 06 | 11 | 2025 (local)