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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
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)