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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 |
5th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
6th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
7th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
8th and 9th August | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Airfield closed due event | |
10th August | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
11th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED 0900-1700L | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
12th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
13th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
14th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
15th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
16th and 17th August | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
18th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
19th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
20th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
21st August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
22nd August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
23rd and 24th August | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
25th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
26th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
27th and 28th August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
29th and 30th August | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | Airfield closed due event |
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 12:46 on 02 | 09 | 2025 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Thunderstorm
Created at: 020502 UTC
Warning Number: 02/001
Valid: 020900 to 021200 UTC
Text: THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE AIRFIELD AT TIMES.
Thunderstorm
Created at: 021119 UTC
Warning Number: 02/002
Valid: 021200 to 021800 UTC
Text: THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE AIRFIELD AT TIMES.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Overcast
Wind: 10.5kts
Gust: 15.4kts
Direction: 212° (SSW)
Temperature: 15.2°C
Pressure: 997hPa
Precipitation: 0.22mm
Humidity: 100%
Cloud: 100
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 01:12 on 03 | 09 | 2025 (local)