Sywell Aerodrome (ORM): Codes, Runways & Location
Sywell Aerodrome (IATA: ORM · ICAO: EGBK) is a small airport serving Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. It lies at 52.3053° N, 0.7931° W, 429 ft (131 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sywell Aerodrome
Sywell Aerodrome is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Northampton, Northamptonshire in United Kingdom. It is identified by the IATA code ORM and the ICAO code EGBK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sywell Aerodrome has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1268 m (4160 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 429 ft (131 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Cranfield Airport about 29 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,268 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sywell Aerodrome
Where is Sywell Aerodrome located?
Sywell Aerodrome is located in Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 52.3053° N, 0.7931° W.
What is the airport code for Sywell Aerodrome?
Sywell Aerodrome has an IATA code of ORM and an ICAO code of EGBK.
How long is the runway at Sywell Aerodrome?
Sywell Aerodrome's longest runway is about 1268 m (4160 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sywell Aerodrome have?
Sywell Aerodrome has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, grass surfacing.
Is Sywell Aerodrome a major airport?
Sywell Aerodrome is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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