Operating times:
H24
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
2 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 2 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Station · 0000-0000+1 UTC
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↓ 8 kt
Wind
230° · 8 kt
Temperature
17°C
Dew point
15°C
Visibility
1.9km
QNH
1008 hPa
Ceiling
700 BKN
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
1900m
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
BKN 700ft
BKN 1700ft
OVC 2200ft
METAR: 38 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 0 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 05 | 0 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
02:00Z → 03:00Z
VFR
[21007KT 9999 SCT030]
210° 7 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
20:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 4007 +SHRA BKN012]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 1200ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
20:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 27011KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
270° 11 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
14:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 6003 SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
6.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
12:00Z → 20:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 27018G30KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
270° 18 kt G30 · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
09:00Z → 12:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 27015G25KT]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
270° 15 kt G25
03:00Z → 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 27012KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
270° 12 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
02:00Z → 06:00Z
LIFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 1207 +SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
1.2 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 LIFR
02:00Z → 07:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 7001 RA SHRA BKN008]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Rain (RA), Showers Rain (SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 800ft
METAR EGCC 050150Z AUTO 23008KT 1900 +RA BKN007 BKN017 OVC022 17/15 Q1008 TAF AMD EGCC 050202Z 0502/0606 21007KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0502/0507 7000 RA SHRA BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0502/0506 1200 +SHRA BECMG 0503/0506 27012KT PROB30 TEMPO 0509/0512 27015G25KT BECMG 0512/0515 27018G30KT TEMPO 0514/0606 6000 SHRA BECMG 0520/0523 27011KT PROB30 TEMPO 0520/0524 4000 +SHRA BKN012
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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.