Operating times:
H24
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
2 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 2 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: H24
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↓ 3 kt
←R 4 kt
Wind
290° · 5 kt
Temperature
11°C
Dew point
7°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1023 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1400ft
FEW 2600ft
SCT 4500ft
METAR: 12 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | ←R 4 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 05 | →L 4 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 36010KT 9999 NSW SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
360° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
Tomorrow 04:00Z → Tomorrow 08:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 2993 BR]
Probability (PROB) 40 Probability (PROB)
3.0 km · Mist (BR)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 10:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km
20:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 NSW SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
09:00Z → 15:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 4007 +SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
09:00Z → 20:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 31010KT 9999 NSW SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
310° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
08:00Z → 19:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001 SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
06:00Z → 08:00Z
[TEMPO SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Showers Rain (SHRA)
06:00Z → 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 NSW SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
06:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
LIFR
[VRB04KT 0306 FG BKN001]
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 306 m · Fog (FG) · Broken (BKN) 100ft
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BKN001
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
FG
METAR EGCC 161020Z 29005KT 9999 VCSH FEW014 FEW026CB SCT045TCU 11/07 Q1023 TAF EGCC 160501Z 1606/1712 VRB04KT 0300 FG BKN001 BECMG 1606/1608 9999 NSW SCT040 TEMPO 1606/1608 SHRA TEMPO 1608/1619 7000 SHRA BECMG 1609/1612 31010KT PROB30 TEMPO 1609/1615 4000 +SHRA BECMG 1620/1623 VRB04KT TEMPO 1703/1710 7000 PROB40 1704/1708 3000 BR BECMG 1709/1712 36010KT
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GA is accommodated at Manchester, but handling is mandatory and only available through FBOs such as Ocean Sky (formerly NEA) or Executive Aviation. There is no AVGAS available. The FBO terminal is separate from the main passenger complex; taxis must be arranged by phone or through the handler, who can assist with transfers to the main side.
Operations require careful timing: departures between 06:30–11:00 and 16:00–20:00 Monday to Friday, and 06:30–11:00 Saturday, incur a high airport departure fee—at least £140 for a single. Outside these hours, a lower off-peak departure fee applies. Example: total charges for a typical visit (handling, runway/ATS, parking over 90 minutes, security, and one departing passenger) can reach about £280 plus VAT and credit card surcharge. Arrivals are possible IFR or VFR; VFR arrivals may route via Thelwall VRP and the low-level route.
Parking over 90 minutes incurs an additional fee. No AVGAS is available on site. Barton (Manchester City Airport) is an alternative but has grass runways that may be unsuitable for some aircraft due to length or waterlogging. Liverpool is another nearby option.
Manchester offers convenient access to the city but at high cost and with operational restrictions for GA. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.