Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Glasgow Prestwick Airport - Terminal Building and Arrivals Hall.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/glasgow-prestwick-airport/access-guides/terminal-building-and-arrivals-hall
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Comments
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- The Spectator's Gallery is located on the second floor of the terminal building and is accessed from the landside area.
- At the time of this guide update (September 2023) the Spectators' Gallery had not reopened following Covid-19 restrictions.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 19:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 19:00.
Other Floors (First Floor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- The stairs are located adjacent to Security, right from the Information Desk.
- The stairs are approximately 66m from the Main Entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the building, between Security and the Bar/Restaurant.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1 and 2.
- The lift is approximately 81m (88yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 137cm x 150cm (4ft 6in x 4ft 11in).
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- The lift is 44m from the Main Entrance to the right of the building.
- The lift is 147m round the balcony from the link bridge on the first floor.
- The lift is 74m round to the right from the check-in desks at the front.
Outside Access (Spectators' Gallery Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Comments
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- There is level access to the second floor Spectators' Gallery via the lift.
- The main doors shown are on the first floor followed by the Spectators' Gallery stairs up to the second floor.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading down towards the lift from the stairs side of the gallery.
- The ramp/slope is easy.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
Accessible Toilet
- There are Accessible Toilets available on the first floor near the Prayer Room, or throughout the ground floor of the Terminal.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are Standard Toilets available on the first floor near the Spectators Gallery entrance and the Balcony, or throughout the ground floor of the Terminal.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.