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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↓ 6 kt
→L 5 kt
Wind
10° · 8 kt
Temperature
11°C
Dew point
5°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1035 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2500ft
METAR: 35 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 5 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 23 | ←R 5 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[36006KT 9999 SCT045]
360° 6 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4500ft
06:00Z → 09:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 7998]
Probability (PROB) 30 Probability (PROB)
8.0 km
12:00Z → 16:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 7998 -SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
8.0 km · Light Showers Rain (-SHRA)
Tomorrow 04:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO RA DZ BKN014]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Rain (RA), Drizzle (DZ) · Broken (BKN) 1400ft
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 10:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001 -RA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Light Rain (-RA)
METAR EGCC 181020Z 01008KT 9999 FEW025 11/05 Q1035 TAF EGCC 180454Z 1806/1912 36006KT 9999 SCT045 PROB30 1806/1809 8000 PROB30 TEMPO 1812/1816 8000 -SHRA TEMPO 1903/1910 7000 -RA PROB30 TEMPO 1904/1909 RADZ BKN014
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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.