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
←R 10 kt
Wind
290° · 11 kt
Temperature
13°C
Dew point
7°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1024 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 2800ft
METAR: 18 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | ←R 10 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 05 | →L 10 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 02010KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
20° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
Tomorrow 04:00Z → Tomorrow 08:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 2993 BR]
Probability (PROB) 40 Probability (PROB)
3.0 km · Mist (BR)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 10:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km
20:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB04KT 9999 SCT030]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
12:00Z → 20:00Z
VFR
[31010KT 9999 SCT030]
310° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 3000ft
12:00Z → 18:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 4007 +SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
4.0 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
12:00Z → 20:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001 SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
METAR EGCC 161250Z 29011KT 9999 SCT028CB 13/07 Q1024 TAF EGCC 161057Z 1612/1718 31010KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 1612/1620 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 1612/1618 4000 +SHRA BECMG 1620/1623 VRB04KT TEMPO 1703/1710 7000 PROB40 1704/1708 3000 BR BECMG 1709/1712 02010KT
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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.