Airfield Status
Fixed wing ops: 
OK Helicopter ops: OK
Runway in use: 03, circuit direction: LH, closing at: 1800.
Information current as of 10:03 on 25/07/2017 (local).
Additional information
Mon 24th July 2017
ALL TIMES LOCAL
Unofficial Met Observation ~ 0805 36007 10KM Nil BKN 3000'(E) H1016 E1001 +13/+11
Met Warnings ~ Nil
RFFS Category ~ 2
Helicopter Circuit ~ LH
Sunset ~ 2105
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. Rwy 15/33 now PERM closed due to hangar construction in the SE corner (L5360/16)
3. A Quadcopter will fly over Sywell Reservoir weekdays 1330-1440 max height 300' AGL
4. Spare
5. Spare.
6. Please avoid trampling freshly chalked markings and avoid running up engines to high power in front of runway designators.
7. Spare
8. New Grass Rwy 14/32 now marked, awaiting Licensing.
9. 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. See NOTAM L0885/17 PERM
NOTAMS. Pilots are responsible for making a more comprehensive check.
1. Cranfield strictly 24 Hr PPR due staffing issues Valid to 1830 30th June (L1878/17)
2. Coventry All instrument procedures and ATC services withdrawn. Air Ground service only now available.
3. Spare
4. East Midlands are now a provider of a LARS. Revised SSR codes See Notam B0588/17 & C1744/17
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 24th Jul - Nothing planned
Tue 25th Jul - Nothing Planned
Wed 26th Jul - Slots 1 and 3
Thu 27th Jul - All 3 slots
Fri 28th Jul - Corporate Day Display 1735-1755
Sat 29th Jul - TBN
Sun 30th Jul - TBN
Aerodrome Events
Please see the events page.
