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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 |
5th and 6th July | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
7th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
8th - 13th July | OPEN | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY. CLOSED TO ALL VISITORS | |
14th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
15th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
16th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | OPEN | OPEN | CLOSED | ||
17th Jul | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
18th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED | ||
19th and 20th July | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
21st July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | BASED AIRCRAFT ONLY | |
22nd July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
23rd July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
24th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
25th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
26th and 27th July | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use | ||
28th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Based Aircraft Only | |
29th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
30th July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
31st July | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
1st August | CLOSED 0900-1700L | Open | Open | CLOSED 0900-1700L | ||
2nd and 3rd August | Open | Open | Open | call RFFS/Tower to use |
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: OK
Helicopter ops: OK
Runway in use: 03 HARD, circuit direction: LH, closing at: 18:00
Runway in use: 03 GRASS, circuit direction: LH, closing at: 18:00
Information current as of 08:01 on 08 | 07 | 2025 (local)
Weather Warnings:
There are no weather warnings at this time.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Clear
Wind: 2.5kts
Gust: 5.3kts
Direction: 190° (S)
Temperature: 18.1°C
Pressure: 1021hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 73%
Cloud: 0
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 23:53 on 10 | 07 | 2025 (local)