Operating times:
H24
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
4 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 4 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 1 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
0° · 1 kt
Temperature
15°C
Dew point
10°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1024 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 34 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 1 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 30 | ←R 1 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 12 | →L 1 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 23 | ←R 1 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
Tomorrow 00:00Z → Tomorrow 16:00Z
VFR
[VRB02KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[PROB30 8996]
Probability (PROB) 30 Probability (PROB)
9.0 km
Tomorrow 07:00Z → Tomorrow 10:00Z
VFR
[PROB30 TEMPO BKN030]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
Broken (BKN) 3000ft
Tomorrow 12:00Z → Tomorrow 19:00Z
MVFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 7998 -SHRA BKN045]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
8.0 km · Light Showers Rain (-SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 4500ft
Tomorrow 16:00Z → Mon 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 06010KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
60° 10 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR EGCC 202320Z AUTO VRB01KT 9999 NCD 15/10 Q1024 TAF EGCC 202258Z 2100/2206 VRB02KT CAVOK PROB30 2103/2106 9000 PROB30 TEMPO 2107/2110 BKN030 PROB30 TEMPO 2112/2119 8000 -SHRA BKN045 BECMG 2116/2119 06010KT
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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.