Aviation

Airfield Status and Weather

 

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 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 
27th Nov CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
28th Nov CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
29th & 30th Nov OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
1st Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
2nd Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
3rd Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
4th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
5th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
6th & 7th Dec OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
8th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
9th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
10th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
11th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
12th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
13th & 14th Dec OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
15th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
16th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
17th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
18th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
19th Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
20th & 21st Dec OPEN OPEN OPEN CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE 
22nd Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
23rd Dec CLOSED 0900-1700L OPEN OPEN CLOSED 0900-1700L NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
24th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY NO RFFS AVAILABLE
25th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
26th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
27th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
28th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
29th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE
30th Dec CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS AVAILABLE

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 11:32 on 27 | 11 | 2025 (local)

Weather Warnings:

Fog

Created at: 262322 UTC
Warning Number: 26/004

Valid: 270600 to 270900 UTC

Text: FOG (VISIBILITY LESS THAN 600M) MAY OCCUR.

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Fog

Created at: 271124 UTC
Warning Number: 27/001

Valid: 271800 to 272200 UTC

Text: FOG (VISIBILITY LESS THAN 600M) MAY OCCUR.



Latitude: 52.3°

Longitude: -0.79°


Condition: Partly cloudy


Wind: 10.7kts

Gust: 17.6kts

Direction: 225° (SW)


Temperature: 8°C

Pressure: 1009hPa


Precipitation: 0mm

Humidity: 87%

Cloud: 50

Visibility: 6miles

Weather current as of 06:12 on 28 | 11 | 2025 (local)



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