Operating times:
H24
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
2 RWY, 3050m/10006ft 2 Runways, longest: 3050m/10006ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: H24
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→L 2 kt
Wind
310° · 2 kt
Temperature
9°C
Dew point
6°C
Visibility
10km+ (NCD)
QNH
1029 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 27 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 05 | →L 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
| 23 | ←R 2 kt | 0 kt ↑ |
Tomorrow 21:00Z → Sun 00:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB02KT 9999 FEW035]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 2 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
Tomorrow 09:00Z → Tomorrow 21:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 02010KT 9999 FEW035]
Becoming (BECMG)
20° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
Tomorrow 04:00Z → Tomorrow 08:00Z
IFR
[PROB40 2993 BR]
Probability (PROB) 40 Probability (PROB)
3.0 km · Mist (BR)
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 IFR
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
Tomorrow 03:00Z → Tomorrow 10:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 7001]
Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km
18:00Z → 20:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 7001 SHRA]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
7.0 km · Showers Rain (SHRA)
18:00Z → Tomorrow 09:00Z
VFR
[30007KT 9999 FEW035]
300° 7 kt · 9.7 km · Few (FEW) 3500ft
METAR EGCC 161950Z AUTO 31002KT 9999 NCD 09/06 Q1029 TAF EGCC 161702Z 1618/1724 30007KT 9999 FEW035 PROB40 TEMPO 1618/1620 7000 SHRA TEMPO 1703/1710 7000 PROB40 1704/1708 3000 BR BECMG 1709/1712 02010KT BECMG 1721/1724 VRB02KT
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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.