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 
20th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
21st April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
22nd April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
23rd April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
24th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
25th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
26th April OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS
27th April  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
28th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
29th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
30th April CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
1st May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
2nd & 3rd May OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
4th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
5th May  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
6th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
7th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
8th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
9th & 10th May OPEN OPEN CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
11th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
12th May  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
13th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
14th May  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
15th May CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
16th & 17th May  CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT

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 12:40 on 23 | 04 | 2026 (local)

Weather Warnings:




Latitude: 52.3°

Longitude: -0.79°


Condition: Partly Cloudy


Wind: 2.5kts

Gust: 3.6kts

Direction: 244° (WSW)


Temperature: 11.2°C

Pressure: 1025hPa


Precipitation: 0mm

Humidity: 76%

Cloud: 0

Visibility: 6miles

Weather current as of 08:04 on 27 | 04 | 2026 (local)



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