Aerodrome
EGCB - MANCHESTER BARTON
Location, elevation, runway distances, helicopter landing areas, radio frequencies, and map facts for a quick aerodrome check. Use this as a starting point, then confirm official data and brief weather, NOTAMs, services, local procedures, and runway wind before flight.
Aerodrome details
- Ident
- EGCB
- Type
- Aerodrome
- Location
- 5 NM W of Manchester.
- Status
- Normal
- Use
- PERMIT
- Helicopter facilities
- No helicopter landing area listed
- Elevation
- 73 ft
- Magnetic variation
- 0.40° (2027) annual change 0.19°
- Coordinates
- 53.47157, -2.38972
Operating hours
Mon-Thu 0900-1800 (0800-1700) or SS, whichever is earlier; Fri-Sun 0900-1900 (0800-1800) or SS, whichever is earlier; and by arrangement.
Operational notes
This aerodrome is PPR. Transport arrangements can be made via aerodrome operations. Wind direction indicators - 532812.94N 0022330.90W (LGTD); 532815.83N 0022259.73W. Portable LED runway lights on 08R/26L outside of AD hours.
- Address to substantiate AFS connectivity.
- Valid until: Unlimited
- VFR (See AD 2.22).
Contact
Operator: MANCHESTER BARTON AERODROME
Phone: 0161-789 1362
Email: [email protected]
Address: Barton Aerodrome , Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 7SA.
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | TODA | LDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08L | 641 m | 30 m | Grass | 641 mTORA 641 m | 641 mASDA 641 m |
| 26R | 641 m | 30 m | Grass | 641 mTORA 641 m | 641 mASDA 641 m |
| 08R | 626 m | 32 m | Grass | 626 mTORA 626 m | 626 mASDA 626 m |
| 26L | 626 m | 32 m | Grass | 626 mTORA 626 m | 626 mASDA 626 m |
| 02 | 518 m | 32 m | Grass | 518 mTORA 518 m | 449 mASDA 518 m |
| 20 | 518 m | 32 m | Grass | 518 mTORA 518 m | 518 mASDA 518 m |
| 13 | 398 m | 32 m | Grass | 398 mTORA 398 m | 398 mASDA 398 m |
| 31 | 398 m | 32 m | Grass | 398 mTORA 398 m | 398 mASDA 398 m |
Helicopter landing areas
No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.
Radio frequencies
| Callsign | Frequency | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight information service | |||
| Flight information service | |||
| BARTON INFORMATION | 120.255 MHz | LIMITED Mon-Thu 0900-1800 (0800-1700) or SS, whichever is earlier; Fri-Sun 0900-1900 (0800-1800) or SS, whichever is earlier; and by arrangement. DOC 10 NM/3000 FT. | Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. |
| Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with AFIS hours. | |||
Services
Briefing office
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours.
Customs
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement. Customs: 4 hours notice required inbound/24 hours outbound. Immigration: 24 hours inbound/outbound. CTU (Special Branch): 24 hours inbound/outbound.
Handling
Status: LIMITED
Hours: By arrangement for helicopters using Manchester Heliport facility.
Other service - Meteorological service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: As AD hours. Website: https://www.egcbatis.co.uk
Supplies service
Type: Supplies service
Status: LIMITED
Hours: Mon-Thu 0845-1745 (0745-1645) or SS-15, whichever is earlier; Fri-Sun 0845-1845 (0745-1745) or SS-15, whichever is earlier; and by arrangement.
Notes: Aerodrome Fixed Bowser AVGAS 100LL 28,500 LT. Heliport Fixed Bowser AVTUR JET-A1 18,000 LT. Mobile Bowser AVTUR JET-A1 20,000 LT (Pressurised AVTUR JET-A1 by arrangement).
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Preview
EGCB Pilot Briefing
Weather
2,500 m visibility
METAR EGCB 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024
Runway wind
Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt
Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.
Nearby NOTAM
Aerodrome lighting maintenance
PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.
Wise Assistant
Briefing snapshot
EGCB looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.