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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↓ 1 kt
→L 2 kt
Wind
0° · 2 kt
Temperature
25°C
Dew point
17°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 25 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 2 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 30 | ←R 2 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 23 | ←R 2 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
| 12 | →L 2 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 08:00Z
VFR
[12008KT 9999 FEW025]
120° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft
02:00Z → 07:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO VRB15G30KT 2494 +TSRA +TSGR]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Variable (VRB) 15 kt G30 · 2.5 km · Heavy Thunderstorm Rain (+TSRA), Heavy Thunderstorm Hail (+TSGR)
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
TS
Hail, small hail, or ice pellets reported.
GR
08:00Z → 13:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 18010KT 9999 FEW025]
Becoming (BECMG)
180° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft
13:00Z → 23:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 29009KT 9999 FEW025]
Becoming (BECMG)
290° 9 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft
14:00Z → 17:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 2993 +SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
3.0 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
23:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 18010KT 9999 FEW025]
Becoming (BECMG)
180° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 2500ft
METAR EGCC 260020Z AUTO VRB02KT 9999 NCD 25/17 Q1013 TAF EGCC 252304Z 2600/2706 12008KT 9999 FEW025 TEMPO 2602/2607 VRB15G30KT 2500 +TSRAGR BECMG 2608/2611 18010KT BECMG 2613/2616 29009KT PROB30 TEMPO 2614/2617 3000 +SHRA BECMG 2623/2702 18010KT
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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.