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 |
| 20th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 21st Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 22nd & 23rd Aug | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 24th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 25th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 26th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 27th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 28th Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 29th & 30th Aug | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 31st Aug | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 1st Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 2nd Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 3rd Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 4th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 5th & 6th Sept | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 7th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 8th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 9th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 10th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 11th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 12th & 13th Sept | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 14th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 15th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 16th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 17th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 18th Sept | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT |
| 19th Sept | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT |
| 20th Sept | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | NO TOWER / AIR GROUND RADIO | |
| 21st Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 22nd Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 23rd Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 24th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 25th Sept | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
| 26th & 27th Sept | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO EVENT | CLOSED DUE TO 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
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: Patchy rain nearby 
Wind: 11.1kts
Gust: 13.6kts
Direction: 316° (NW)
Temperature: 14.9°C
Pressure: 1016hPa
Precipitation: 0.02mm
Humidity: 63%
Cloud: 84
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 09:24 on 09 | 09 | 2026 (local)