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Introduction

• Related link Security.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-prestwick-airport/access-guides/security
• Related link Departure Lounge.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-prestwick-airport/access-guides/departure-lounge
• Related link Immigration.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-prestwick-airport/access-guides/immigration

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• Comments View
  • Access to the gates is from the rear of the Departure Lounge.
  • Step free access is available to Gates 3, 7 and 8.
  • Other gates can be accessed externally via the apron or access road walkways from Gates 3, 7 and 8 as directed and accompanied by airport staff only.
  • This also applies for arrivals so as to provide step free access to the Terminal.

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Outside Access (Departure Gates Entrances)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Departure Lounge.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • The doors are permanently held open when in use.
  • There are 2 similar entrances, one for Gate 1 only and one for Gates 2-8.

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Passenger Assistance Area

• There is a Main Passenger Assistance Area immediately before the entrances leading out to the Gates.
• There are no doors to access to this area.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are chairs available.
• The chairs have one armrest, some on the left and some on the right.

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Gate 1

• There is stepped access only to Gate 1.
• It is approximately 50 metres from the Gate 1 entrance to the steps.
• There are 15+ medium height steps.
• Only the first step is clearly marked.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• It is approximately 30 metres from the top of the stairs to the apron boarding area.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• There is seating without armrests at the foot of the stairs.
• Passengers requiring Passenger Assistance will be taken via an alternative route by staff.

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Gate 2

• There is stepped access to Gate 2.
• It is approximately 60 metres from the Gates 2-8 entrance to the steps.
• There are 15+ medium height steps.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have handrails on both sides.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• Alternative access to Gate 2 is via Gate 3 and the external access road to the apron.
• There is an easy slope on the access road (shown in photograph 6).
• Passengers requiring Passenger Assistance will be taken via an alternative route by staff.

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Gate 3

• There is stepped or lift access to Gate 3.
• There is also an easy slope in the corridor leading to the Gate 3 stairs.
• The slope is approximately 12 metres from the Gates 2-8 entrance.
• The slope is 22 metres long and leads to the foot of the Gate 3 stairs.
• There are 14 medium height steps.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• A platform lift is available to overcome the steps.
• The lift is located on the left hand side of the stairs.
• The dimensions of the platform lift are 78cm x 96cm.
• A member of staff always provides assistance in using the lift.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is an easy slope in the doorway leading out to the walkway to the boarding area.
• It is approximately 60 metres from the stairs to the apron boarding area.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.

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Gate 4

• Gate 4 is accessed from the top of the Gate 3 stairs.
• There is stepped access to Gate 4 from Gate 3 (internally).
• There are 14 medium height steps leading to Gate 4, 7 going up and 7 going down.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on the right going up and, on both sides, going down.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Alternative access is via the Gate 3 exit and the external access road.
• The access road has an easy slope (photograph 4).
• It is approximately 150 metres from Gate 3 to the Gate 4 apron boarding area using the external route.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• Passengers requiring Passenger Assistance will be taken via an alternative route by staff.

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Gate 5

• There is stepped access to Gate 5.
• It is approximately 75 metres from the Gates 2-8 entrance to the steps.
• There is also an easy slope in the corridor leading to Gate 5.
• The slope is 22 metres long.
• There is an Accessible Toilet close to Gate 5.
• There are 15+ medium height steps to access Gate 5.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• Passengers requiring Passenger Assistance will be taken via an alternative route by staff.

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Gate 6

• Gate 6 is accessed from the top of the Gate 5 stairs.
• There is stepped access to Gate 6 from Gate 5 (internally).
• There are 12 medium height steps leading to Gate 6, 6 steps going up and 6 going down.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Alternative access is via the Gate 3 exit and the external access road.
• The access road has an easy slope (photograph 4).
• It is approximately 150 metres from Gate 3 to the Gate 6 apron boarding area using the external route.
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• Passengers requiring Passenger Assistance will be taken via an alternative route by staff.

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Gate 7

• There is ramped access to Gate 7.
• It is approximately 130 metres from the Gates 2-8 entrance to Gate 7.
• There are 2 easy slopes in the corridors leading to Gate 7.
• There is an Accessible Toilet enroute to Gate 7.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• There is a self-scan boarding card reader on the way to the gate. The reader is 113cm high (photograph 6).
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• There is an easy slope immediately beyond the exit leading out to the apron boarding area.
• It is possible to access other gates externally from Gate 7 using the marked walkways as directed by staff only.

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Gate 8

• There is ramped access to Gate 8, which is adjacent to Gate 7.
• It is approximately 130 metres from the Gates 2-8 entrance to Gate 8.
• There are 2 easy slopes in the corridors leading to Gate 8.
• There is an Accessible Toilet enroute to Gate 8.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• There is a self-scan boarding card reader on the way to the gate. The reader is 113cm high (photograph 6).
• All doors enroute are held open during boarding times.
• It is possible to access other gates externally from Gate 8 using the marked walkways as directed by staff only.
• There is an assistance help point phone to the left as you enter Gate 8.
• The phone is 93cm high and just needs to be lifted to call for help.

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Level Change (AViRAMP Step Free Boarding)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • The majority of the ramp is sheltered.
  • It has a non-slip surface with several level landings.
  • There are 2 avi-ramps available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the Departure Lounge.
  • This accessible toilet is located between Gates 4 and 5.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 185cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 1in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available within this accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located between Gates 4 and 5.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 90m (98yd 1ft) from the Departure Lounge.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.