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
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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←R 2 kt
Wind
140° · 2 kt
Temperature
3°C
Dew point
2°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1033 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
03/02
METAR: 15 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | ←R 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 23 | →L 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
Tomorrow 02:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km
20:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 FEW045]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
09:00Z → 20:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 02010KT 9999 FEW045]
Becoming (BECMG)
20° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
04:00Z → 09:00Z
LIFR
[PROB30 0306 FG]
Probability (PROB) 30 Probability (PROB)
306 m · Fog (FG)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 FG
01:00Z → 10:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 2993 BR MIFG]
Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Mist (BR), Shallow Fog (MIFG)
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
TEMPO FG
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
00:00Z → 09:00Z
VFR
[VRB02KT 9999 FEW045]
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
METAR EGCC 170250Z AUTO 14002KT 9999 NCD 03/02 Q1033 TAF AMD EGCC 170026Z 1700/1806 VRB02KT 9999 FEW045 TEMPO 1701/1710 3000 BR MIFG PROB30 1704/1709 0300 FG VV/// BECMG 1709/1712 02010KT BECMG 1720/1723 VRB03KT TEMPO 1802/1806 7000
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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.