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 |
| 9th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 10th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 11th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 12th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 13th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 14th & 15th March | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 16th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 17th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 18th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 19th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 20th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 21st & 22nd March | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 23rd March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 24th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 25th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 26th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 27th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT |
| 28th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT |
| 29th March | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | NO RFFS AVAILABLE |
| 30th March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 31st March | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 1st April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 2nd April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 3rd April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 4th & 5th April | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 6th April | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY |
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 11:46 on 10 | 03 | 2026 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Strong Wind
Created at: 101129 UTC
Warning Number: 10/001
Valid: 102000 to 110000 UTC
Text: SW TO SSW WINDS WITH MEAN 15-20KT AT TIMES AND GUSTS OF 25-32KT ARE LIKELY TO OCCUR.
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Issued by the Met Office, Exeter.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Partly cloudy 
Wind: 7.2kts
Gust: 13kts
Direction: 234° (SW)
Temperature: 4.1°C
Pressure: 997hPa
Precipitation: 0.01mm
Humidity: 75%
Cloud: 50
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 20:44 on 13 | 03 | 2026 (local)