Sywell Aerodrome

EGBK / ORM

Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB

Last Updated
Jan 17, 11:50 UTC

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Weather Source: Cranfield Airport (EGTC)
Distance: 15nm / 29km from EGBK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
11:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
3kt
170°
8 km
Visibility
2,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EGTC 171150Z 17003KT 130V210 8000 -RA SCT010 BKN029 08/08 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 429ft
SCT 1,000ft AGL
BKN 2,900ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,429ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,900ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,329ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EGTC 171101Z 1712/1719 18006KT 9999 FEW010 SCT024 PROB30 TEMPO 1712/1716 7000 SHRA BKN010
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:06Z BASE
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VFR 180° 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GBK
03L
21R
03R
21L
05
23
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03L/21R 4,160 ft 98 ft Concrete 26°
↓ 2.4kt ↔ 1.8kt
144° angle
03R/21L 2,201 ft 98 ft Grass 26°
↓ 2.4kt ↔ 1.8kt
144° angle
05/23 1,975 ft 98 ft Grass 54°
↓ 1.3kt ↔ 2.7kt
116° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
1,476 ft 59 ft Grass 146°
↑ 2.8kt ↔ 1.0kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Sywell Aerodrome - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EGBK
IATA Code: ORM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 429 ft MSL

Location

City: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Country: GB
Latitude: 52.305302°
Longitude: -0.793056°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 4,160 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Concrete
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 2,201 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 1,975 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 1,476 ft
Width: 59 ft
Surface: Grass
ILS: No

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About Sywell Aerodrome

Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK/ORM) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, GB. The facility operates at an elevation of 429 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 4 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L, 05/23, 15/33) with Concrete and Grass surfaces . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.