Almat Flying Academy offers trial flying lessons, PPL and NPPL training and post-licence ratings at Sywell Aerodrome (EGBK), just north-east of Northampton. Students travel to us from Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Leicester and across the East Midlands. Sywell Aerodrome sits on the edge of Sywell village in Northamptonshire, around ten miles from Northampton town centre and four miles from Wellingborough — making it a convenient training base for pilots across Northampton, Wellingborough, Kettering, Rushden and the wider East Midlands. One of the UK’s most picturesque and well-preserved general aviation airfields, Sywell opened in 1928 and has a rich aviation heritage. During the Second World War, RAF Sywell trained pilots on Tiger Moths, and its wartime workshops repaired Vickers Wellington bombers and built almost 100 Avro Lancasters. Today the aerodrome blends that vintage charm with contemporary aviation facilities, and its iconic Art Deco-style terminal building remains a nod to the golden age of flight
What we Offer at Sywell Aerodrome
Almat provides private pilot training at Sywell at every stage, from a first flight to post-licence ratings:
- Trial flying lessons and experience flights — an introduction to flying before you commit to a course
- PPL and NPPL training — learn at your own pace, or choose a Fast Track package
- Instrument Rating (Restricted) — extend your privileges after your licence
- Ground school and theory exams
Commercial training (CPL, MEP, MEIR and flight instructor courses) is based at Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green in the West Midlands.
Why learn to fly with Almat?
Almat Flying Academy’a team has a wide variety of experience and has taken many students from beginner to licensed pilot.
Structured ground and flight instruction — a personal training plan covering flying hours and theory, with group ground school, one-to-one lessons and a monthly progress review.
Membership and club benefits — members get access to the booking system and a supportive training environment. Once qualified you can hire our aircraft to build hours ready to join a commercial course or simply to fly recreationally.
Free guidance and resources — our PPL / NPPL guides are free and detail the courses we offer, timescales and detailed budgeting advice. Those that have read our guides and flown in a ligh aircraft are eligible for a free consultation.
About Sywell Aerodrome
Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire
Hall Farm,
Email: info@almat.co.uk
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Location and Directions
The entrance to customer parking is off Park Road. Follow this link to see the entrance on Google street view.
About Sywell Aerodrome
Sywell is one of the UK’s best-preserved general aviation airfields. Opened in 1928 and used as an RAF training base during the Second World War, it now pairs its Art Deco terminal with modern facilities:
- A hard runway suitable for training in a wide range of conditions, plus grass runways for varied experience
- On-site aircraft maintenance, fuel and hangarage
- An aviation café and bar for post-flight debriefs
- The Aviator Hotel on site if you are travelling to train
The airfield hosts regular aviation events and airshows and has an active pilot community.