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Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK/ORM) — Northampton, United Kingdom

At a glance

Fuel
100LL
Runways
03L/21R, 03R/21L, 05/23, 15/33
Elevation
429 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGBK
  • Name: Sywell Aerodrome
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 52.305302
  • Longitude: -0.793056
  • Elevation: 429 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: Northampton
  • IATA Code: ORM
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 1268x30m
  • Surface: Concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 671x30m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 05/23

  • Designation: 05/23
  • Dimensions: 602x30m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 450x18m
  • Surface: Grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 122.700 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Sywell Aerodrome Office; PPR required for visiting aircraft.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: GBP 15-40 based on MTOW
  • Parking Fee: GBP 10-20 per 24h
  • Handling Mandatory: No
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Sywell Aerodrome. Active GA aerodrome near Northampton. Home of major fly-ins.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: 100LL
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Self-service avgas. Main fuel for GA traffic.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: UK border. Not a customs airport. International flights require prior customs arrangement via nearest designated airport.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Noise abatement procedures. Runway 03/21, 1009m (hard); grass strips also available. Microlight and GA traffic.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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NOTAMs

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel is available at EGBK?
Sywell Aerodrome offers 100LL.
Does EGBK require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Does EGBK require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Sywell Aerodrome.
Where is EGBK located?
Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK) is located in Northampton, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGBK?
The IATA code for Sywell Aerodrome is ORM.
How long is the runway at EGBK?
The main runway at Sywell Aerodrome (03L/21R) measures 1268x30m.