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 / 01604 801632
| Date | Rwy 03L/21R (Hard) | Rwy 03R/21L (Grass) | Rwy 05/23 | Rwy 14/32 | Tower | Notes |
| 23rd Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 24th & 25th Oct | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 26th Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 27th Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 28th Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 29th Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 30th Oct | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 31st Oct / 1st Nov | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 2nd Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 3rd Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 4th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 5th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 6th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 7th & 8th Nov | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 9th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 10th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 11th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 12th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 13th Nov | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT |
| 14th Nov | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT |
| 15th Nov | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 16th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 17th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 18th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 19th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 20th Nov | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 21st & 22nd Nov | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | 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
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: Overcast 
Wind: 9.7kts
Gust: 20.5kts
Direction: 231° (SW)
Temperature: 6.1°C
Pressure: 1011hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 89%
Cloud: 100
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 07:40 on 24 | 10 | 2026 (local)