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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 
7th and 8th June Open Open Open call RFFS/Tower to use     
9th June CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED   BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY
10th June CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED     
11th June CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED     
12th June CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED    
13th and 14th June AIRFIELD CLOSED AIRFIELD CLOSED AIRFIELD CLOSED AIRFIELD CLOSED   CLOSED DUE EVENT 
15th June Open Open Open call RFFS/Tower to use    
16th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L   BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY 
17th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L      
18th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
19th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
20th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
21st and 22nd June Open Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
23rd June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L   Based Aircraft Only  
24th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L       
25th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
26th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    
27th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L     
28th and 29th June Open Open Open call RFFS/Tower to use    
30th June CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L      Based Aircraft Only   
1st July CLOSED 0900-1700L Open Open CLOSED 0900-1700L    

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 08:01 on 14 | 06 | 2025 (local)

Weather Warnings:

Strong Wind

Created at: 140516 UTC
Warning Number: 14/001

Valid: 141200 to 141500 UTC

Text: SW WINDS WITH MEAN 15-20KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 25-30KT MAY OCCUR.



Latitude: 52.3°

Longitude: -0.79°


Condition: Partly Cloudy


Wind: 13.6kts

Gust: 18.6kts

Direction: 228° (SW)


Temperature: 22°C

Pressure: 1015hPa


Precipitation: 0mm

Humidity: 46%

Cloud: 0

Visibility: 6miles

Weather current as of 14:47 on 14 | 06 | 2025 (local)



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