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Airfield Status and Weather
AERODROME UPDATE
The current Aerodrome Operating Hours are as follows;
Mondays - Aerodrome CLOSED to all visiting aircraft, no AGCS, or fuel available.
Tuesday to Sunday - 0900-1800 or SS whichever is earlier (local). Air/Ground Radio (Wed-Sun 0930-1300 & 1330-1730), 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 |
| 1st-2nd May | Closed 1000-1700 | open | open | Closed | Closed | Based Aircraft Only |
| 3rd-4th May | AD CLSD DUE EVENT (residents see event email) | AD CLSD DUE EVENT (residents see event email) | AD CLSD DUE EVENT (residents see event email) | AD CLSD DUE EVENT (residents see event email) | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Certain departure procedures for residents before 0800 |
| 5th May | Open | Open but soft in places | Open but soft in places | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 6th May | Closed 0900-1700 | Open but soft in places | Open but soft in places | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
| 7th-10th May | Closed 1000-1700 | Open but soft in places | Open but soft in places | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 11th-12th May | Closed 1000-1700 | Open but soft in places | Open but soft in places | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 13th May | Closed 0900-1700 | Open | Open | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | |
| 14th-17th May | Closed 1000-1700 | Open | Open | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
| 18th-19th May | AD CLSD DUE EVENT | AD CLSD DUE EVENT | AD CLSD DUE EVENT | AD CLSD DUE EVENT | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Certain departure procedures for residents before 0800 |
| 20th May | Closed 0900-1700 | Open | Open | TBC | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z | Based Aircraft Only |
| 21st -24th May | Closed 1000-1700 | Open | Open | Closed | Wednesday-Sunday only 0800-1200z, 1230-1630z |
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
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 11:40 on 02 | 05 | 2024 (local)
Weather Warnings:
Thunderstorm and Hail
Created at: 021109 UTC
Warning Number: 02/003
Valid: 021200 to 021800 UTC
Text: THUNDERSTORMS WITH HAIL MAY AFFECT THE AIRFIELD AT TIMES.
Latitude: 52.3°
Longitude: -0.79°
Condition: Partly cloudy 
Wind: 6kts
Gust: 8.6kts
Direction: 160° (SSE)
Temperature: 11°C
Pressure: 1009hPa
Precipitation: 0mm
Humidity: 82%
Cloud: 25
Visibility: 6miles
Weather current as of 21:39 on 04 | 05 | 2024 (local)