Operating times:
Open 24/7
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Runways
4 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 4 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: H24
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↓ 4 kt
→L 5 kt
Wind
0° · 6 kt
Temperature
21°C
Dew point
1°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1020 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 27 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 5 kt | 4 kt ↑ |
| 30 | ←R 5 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 12 | →L 5 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
| 23 | ←R 5 kt | 4 kt ↓ |
12:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[11009KT 9999 NSW NSC]
110° 9 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
12:00Z → 18:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 13015G25KT]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
130° 15 kt G25
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 15:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 17010KT 9999 NSW BKN045]
Becoming (BECMG)
170° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 4500ft
Tomorrow 12:00Z → Tomorrow 15:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 7001 -RA]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Light Rain (-RA)
Tomorrow 15:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 29006KT 9999 NSW BKN045]
Becoming (BECMG)
290° 6 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 4500ft
Tomorrow 15:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 6003 RA SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
6.0 km · Rain (RA), Showers Rain (SHRA)
Tomorrow 15:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 2993 +SHRA BKN007]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 700ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
METAR EGCC 301520Z COR VRB06KT CAVOK 21/01 Q1020 NOSIG TAF EGCC 301058Z 3012/0118 11009KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 3012/3018 13015G25KT BECMG 0109/0112 17010KT BKN045 PROB40 TEMPO 0112/0115 7000 -RA BECMG 0115/0118 29006KT TEMPO 0115/0118 6000 RA SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 0115/0118 3000 +SHRA BKN007
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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.