Civil Airfield Manchester/Barton (EGCB)

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) 🇬🇧

Elevation: 22m (72ft)
Coordinates: 53.4717, -2.3897

Runways

4 RWY, 641m/2103ft

02/20
Grass
533m/1748ft
08L/26R
Grass
641m/2103ft
08R/26L
Grass
625m/2050ft
14/32
Grass
398m/1305ft

What other pilots say about EGCB

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Airfield

Airfield

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2025-08-22 16:08:41 UTC
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Straightforward grass airfield on the edge of Manchester with a somewhat special approach close to the Manchester CTR. Overhead join is standard, with the join at 1500 feet; the ATZ extends into controlled airspace, so establish two-way contact with Barton Information before entering. Approaches and departures from/to the south use the Manchester Low Level Route under 1300 feet, with a listening watch on 118.575 (Manchester Approach). Mandatory SVFR procedures apply if cloud is less than 1000 feet above when using the Low Level Route; see AIP/NOTAM for further limitations. IFR departures are coordinated by Barton Information with Manchester Tower.

Landing fee example: about £20. Overnight parking example: about £20. Administration and payment are handled online, including mandatory online bookout before departure. Avgas (100LL), Jet A-1, and 91UL are available.

The airfield is lively on weekends, with a popular café that can have long waits for food. Taxi to Manchester costs about £20. Friendly staff and efficient flight information service make it a good choice for a stop in the region.

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