Does EGBK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sywell Aerodrome (United Kingdom).

Does EGBK require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Sywell Aerodrome.

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Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK/ORM) serves Northampton, United Kingdom. This is a small airport with 4 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 429 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EGBK
Name: Sywell Aerodrome
Type: small_airport
Category: Uncategorized
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: N/A
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, 122.700 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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.

Airport Services

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at EGBK?: Sywell Aerodrome offers 100LL.
Does EGBK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sywell Aerodrome (United Kingdom).
Does EGBK require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Sywell Aerodrome.

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