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 
1st June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
2nd June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
3rd June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
4th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
5th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
6th & 7th June OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
8th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
9th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
10th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
11th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
12th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
13th & 14th June OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO  
15th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
16th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
17th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
18th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
19th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
20th & 21st June OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO NO RFFS
22nd June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
23rd June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
24th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
25th June CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY  
26th June CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
27th June CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT CLOSED DUE TO AN EVENT
28th June 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

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: Light rain


Wind: 13.6kts

Gust: 20.8kts

Direction: 262° (W)


Temperature: 16.3°C

Pressure: 1014hPa


Precipitation: 0.01mm

Humidity: 88%

Cloud: 75

Visibility: 6miles

Weather current as of 18:26 on 11 | 06 | 2026 (local)



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