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

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: 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)



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