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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↓ 4 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
30° · 4 kt
Temperature
19°C
Dew point
10°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1026 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 29 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 1 kt | 4 kt ↑ |
| 12 | →L 4 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 30 | ←R 4 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 23 | ←R 1 kt | 4 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 16:00Z
VFR
[VRB03KT 9999 FEW035]
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
12:00Z → 19:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 7998 -SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
8.0 km · Light Showers Rain (-SHRA)
16:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 07010KT 9999 FEW035]
Becoming (BECMG)
70° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 14010KT 9999 FEW035]
Becoming (BECMG)
140° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 7001 SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
METAR EGCC 210750Z AUTO 03004KT 9999 NCD 19/10 Q1026 TAF EGCC 210500Z 2106/2212 VRB03KT 9999 FEW035 PROB30 TEMPO 2112/2119 8000 -SHRA BECMG 2116/2119 07010KT BECMG 2209/2212 14010KT PROB40 TEMPO 2209/2212 7000 SHRA
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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.