Operating times:
H24
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
4 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 4 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
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↓ 10 kt
←R 2 kt
Wind
240° · 10 kt
Temperature
17°C
Dew point
13°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
2000 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 1300ft
BKN 2000ft
METAR: 33 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | ←R 2 kt | 10 kt ↑ |
| 30 | →L 9 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 12 | ←R 9 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
| 05 | →L 2 kt | 10 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 09:00Z
VFR
[24006KT 9999 SCT020]
240° 6 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
06:00Z → 08:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 TEMPO BKN009]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 900ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
09:00Z → 21:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 30010KT 9999 SCT020]
Becoming (BECMG)
300° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
21:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 SCT020]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 2000ft
METAR EGCC 200520Z COR 24010KT 9999 FEW013 BKN020 17/13 Q1015 TAF EGCC 200457Z 2006/2112 24006KT 9999 SCT020 PROB40 TEMPO 2006/2008 BKN009 BECMG 2009/2012 30010KT BECMG 2021/2024 VRB03KT
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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.