Aviation
Airfield Status and Weather
***NOTICE TO VISITORS*** Due to increased airfield traffic, Sywell Airfield is no longer able to accommodate visiting aircraft during weekdays (Monday to Friday).
The current Aerodrome Operating Hours are as follows;
Mondays - Friday Aerodrome CLOSED to all visiting aircraft, no AGCS, RFFS or fuel available.
Saturday to Sunday - 0900-1800 or SS whichever is earlier (LOCAL). Air/Ground Radio (Sat-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 |
| 20th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 21st April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 22nd April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 23rd April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 24th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT |
| 25th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT |
| 26th April | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | NO RFFS |
| 27th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 28th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 29th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 30th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 1st May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 2nd & 3rd May | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 4th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 5th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 6th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 7th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 8th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 9th & 10th May | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 11th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 12th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 13th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 14th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 15th May | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 16th & 17th May | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN 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 12:40 on 23 | 04 | 2026 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Partly Cloudy 
Wind: 2.5kts
Gust: 3.6kts
Direction: 244° (WSW)
Temperature: 11.2°C
Pressure: 1025hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 76%
Cloud: 0
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 08:04 on 27 | 04 | 2026 (local)