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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↓ 2 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
100° · 2 kt
Temperature
17°C
Dew point
14°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1021 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 22 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | →L 1 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 05 | ←R 2 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 23 | →L 2 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
| 30 | ←R 1 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
00:00Z → 15:00Z
VFR
[VRB04KT 9999 FEW045]
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
00:00Z → 04:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001 SHRA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
00:00Z → 03:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 3492 +SHRA +TSRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
3.5 km · Heavy Showers Rain (+SHRA), Heavy Thunderstorm Rain (+TSRA)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
15:00Z → Tomorrow 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 30010KT 9999 FEW045]
Becoming (BECMG)
300° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
Tomorrow 00:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 FEW045]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 4500ft
Tomorrow 00:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7998]
Temporary (TEMPO)
8.0 km
Tomorrow 02:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
IFR
[PROB30 2993 BR]
Probability (PROB) 30 Probability (PROB)
3.0 km · Mist (BR)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
METAR EGCC 230350Z AUTO 10002KT 9999 NCD 17/14 Q1021 TAF EGCC 222258Z 2300/2406 VRB04KT 9999 FEW045 TEMPO 2300/2304 7000 SHRA PROB30 TEMPO 2300/2303 3500 +SHRA +TSRA BECMG 2315/2318 30010KT BECMG 2400/2403 VRB03KT TEMPO 2400/2406 8000 PROB30 2402/2406 3000 BR
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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.