General Airport Information

​

Airport Name: Manchester Barton

ICAO Code: EGCB

Opening Hours (local) 

Monday - Sunday  0900-1800 (local) / sunset, whichever is earlier.

​

Please refer to NOTAMs for any additional information.

​

Opening Hours Extensions

​

By prior arrangement, it may be possible to arrange extensions outside the above operating times for ad-hoc aircraft or helicopter movements.

Movements that require a licensed aerodrome are not permitted to operate outside the normal operating times unless additional RFFS provision is provided.

To discuss your requirements and for applicable charges, please contact our Ops team on 0161 789 1362.

​

PPR Requirements

​

We are PPR. All visiting, and based aircraft returning after landing away should PPR with our Operations Team. Please visit our PPR Page for details

​

Airfield Information

​

• Runway 08L/26R -  641 x 30 m grass

• Runway 08R/26L - 626 x 32m grass

• Runway 02/20 - 533 x 32m grass (Note 02 displaced threshold, LDA 464m)

• Runway 14/32 - 398 x 32 m grass

​

Rescue and Fire Fighting

​

CAT 1 Fire Cover (RFFS) CAT 2 on remission (during operational hours). 

 

Aviation Fuel

​

AVGAS 100LL and AVTUR Jet A1 available (Pressurised on request)

(Please note we are unable to provide aviation fuel for non aviation use).​
Fuelling closes 15 minutes prior to airfield close.
 

Radio Frequencies

​

• Barton Information 120.255

​

IFR Departures / Arrivals

​

Please note that City Airport does not have any instrument or approach / navigational aids. All arrivals and departures must operate under VFR/VMC only.
 

Pilots flying IFR should plan a routing that avoids controlled airspace and for arrivals must plan a suitable alternative in the event that flight conditions preclude flight in VMC on arrival.

​