Tel: 0161 789 1362
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Your friendly local airport and events venue
Updated 05/06/21
Government reopening of businesses and venues
Full details of the Government Roadmap for General Aviation can be found here:
General Aviation flying must take place in line with any restrictions advised by the Government website above.
Further information for pilots can be found on our Return to Flying page.
See also - Additional FAQ
Current Airport Hours
Mon - 0930-1600 - Limited opening for based aircraft, No ATS. - Refer to Operations Notice CA-AON-2021-6
Tue - 0900-1800hrs
Wed - 0900-2000hrs
Thu - Sun 0900-1800hrs
Airport will also be open Bank Holiday Monday 30th August 0900-1800Hrs.
(Unlicenced on Mondays and from 1700 until close due reduced RFFS).
Outside the above hours, we can arrange pre-approved movements including emergency, military, essential services and commercial helicopters on request. Please contact operations for details.
Public Visiting Hours
The public are able to visit us during our opening hours. (Access is also available outside these hours if attending other businesses on site.)
Other Facilities
Sopwith Bar & Grill (formally Runway 26) (including children's play area) are now managed by a seperate company.
It is open daily from 10am serving a limited take-away menu only. (Times may vary). No booking is required. All outdoor seating is on a first come basis. Covid-19 secure rules and limitations apply.
General public can access our grass viewing/picnic area. Please respect social distancing when on site.
One toilet facility is currently available at the Control Tower. Please note there are currently no disabled toilets available, pending completion of a refurbishment within Sopwith Bar & Grill.
Future Updates
We’d like to thank all our customers for continuing to support us through this challenging period, and also our employees for continuing to adapt to the changing environment.
We will continue to provide updates via our social media, email and website.
How to contact us
If you have an enquiry and wish to contact us, you can use any of the following methods.
Via Facebook - Message us directly via Facebook (www.facebook.com/cityairport).
Via WhatsApp - Send us a message via WhatsApp. Click this link https://wa.me/441619745882 to message or add us using 01619745882
Live Chat - visit our website www.cityairportandheliport.com to use the live chat facility.
Call us - You can get in touch by calling 01617891362.
- Admin office is available weekdays 0830-1630 - Option 1
- Operations - Option 2 (If we are closed or busy please leave a voicemail and this will be picked up)
General (non urgent enquiries only) Email us – Please use our contact form at www.cityairportandheliport.com/contact-us
Operational Enquiries - Email - - This is monitored daily.
For the latest government information and guidance regarding the coronavirus go to www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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