Airfield Status
Fixed wing ops: 
OK Helicopter ops: OK
Runway in use: 21, circuit direction: RH, closing at: 1800.
Information current as of 08:57 on 16/11/2018 (local).
Additional information
New AFIS Frequency 122.705 MHz nw in use at Sywell
Fri 16th November 2018
ALL TIMES LOCAL
Unofficial Met Observation ~ 0830 Calm 2000 BR OVC001 Est QNH 1024 QFE1009 OAT PS 11 DP PS 07
Met Warnings:- Fog Warning valid to 1200 Vis <600m expected
Helicopter Circuit ~ LH
RFFS Cat ~ 2
Sunset ~ 1610
Warnings (See below for 2 Excel programme) ~
1. All Fixed wing & Microlight pilots departing on runways 21R, 21L and 23 are requested to climb straight
ahead to 500 feet before turning
2. Sywell AFIS Frequency Change. Due to the change over to an 8.33 kHz frequency, Sywell Information will be 122.705 WEF 1st April 2018 Aircraft unable to comply will need to operate NORDO subject to an AFIS briefing. Aircraft that are NORDO will not be permitted to fly circuits or out of hours.
3. A Quadcopter will fly over Sywell Reservoir weekdays 1330-1440 max height 300' AGL
4. Car Testing all day Friday 16th November
5. New AFIS telephone number 01604 801630
6. Spare
7. Spare
8. New Grass Rwy 14/32 now marked, awaiting Licensing. AVOID the newly chalked part west of 03L/21R
9. AGL Rwy 03L/21R New PERM Runway edge, threshold and touchdown lights installed. Exercise caution when turning or vacating this runway.
10. Revised Helicopter Joining Procedures. Heli ATZ Entry/Exit points now via "Heli East, Heli West, Heli Northeast"
NOTAMS. Pilots are responsible for making a more comprehensive check.
1. Wellesbourne wef 29th Oct 2018 new freq/channel 124.030
2. Coventry All instrument procedures and ATC services withdrawn. AFIS now available. Changes to RFF Category.
3. Cranfield Frequency Change: Apri 1st 2018 APP-122.855, TWR-134.930, ATS-121.880
4. Turweston wef 1st Aug 18 new freq/channel will be 122.180
5. Enstone wef 1st Aug 18 new freq/channel will be 129.880
6. Oxford wef 6th Jul 18 new freq/channel TWR 133.430 DIR 119.980
7. Silverstone Frequency now 130.280
2 Excel Programme (Aerobatics may take place during AFIS hours 3nms radius ARP up to 5000' AGL UK AIP AD2-EGBK-1-5 Para 4e refers) No movements permitted during displays.)
BLADES AEROBATIC PROGRAMME:-
SLOT 1 1100-1120; SLOT 2 1300-1320; SLOT 3 1500-1520 (all times local)
Mon 19th Nov -Slot 1
Tues 20th Nov - Slot 1
Weds 21st Nov - Slot 1
Thu 22nd Nov - Slot 1
Fri 16th Nov - Slots 1 & 2
Sat 17th Nov - Nothing Planned
Sun 18th Nov - Nothing Planned
Aerodrome Events
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