Access Guide
Related Access Guides (Departure Lounge)
Toilet and Changing Facilities
- The nearest toilets with adaptations are located within the Departure Lounge.
A Changing Places facility is available but is only accessible with staff.
Passengers needing to use the facility should enquire at the Special Assistance Reception in good time before their flight. - The nearest standard toilet facilities are located within the Departure Lounge.
Getting To Departure Gates (90-95)
- Assistance vehicles N/A available.
- There are resting/seating areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is available along the route.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- For information on how to book assistance please visit the airport website.
- Assistance is available for passengers who cannot travel long distances or find their way to the gate. Passengers requiring this service should book in advance with their airline and approach the Special Assistance reception in the Departure Lounge.
Ramp / Slope (Walkway to All Departure Gates)
- The ramp is located along the walkway to the departure gates.
- The slight ramp is over 150cm wide, with handrails on both sides.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Seating Area (Gates 90-95)
- The seating area is located next to gates 90-95.
- There is step-free level access in this area.
- There is designated seating available for people who require assistance.
- There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- There are a mixture of fixed chairs with and without armrests and coffee tables available in this area.
- The tables are not suitable for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm and free from obstruction).
- Some flooring is shiny .
- There may be background noise.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Departure Gates (Transfer by Bus Gates - 90-95)
- The departure gate(s) in this area are 90-95.
- There is clear signage to the departure gates.
- The height of the documentation check desk is very high (111cm+).
- There are openings less than 75cm at 90-95, via stairs.
- There is step-free access via lift to 90-95.
- There is stepped access to 90-95.
- These are transfer by bus gates; there are no airbridges.
- There is step free access to the aircraft via the tarmac from 90-95.
- There is stepped access to the aircraft via the tarmac from 90-95.
- The accessibility of the individual aircraft varies depending on the provider. Please contact your airline company prior to booking for more information.
- Assistance boarding the aircraft is available, including assistance with the aircraft steps and getting to your seat. Please contact your airline in advance to book and meet the assistance team at the Departure Lounge reception.
Stairs (Coaching Gates - 90-95)
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 2.
- There are more than 20 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- Steps are split with a resting area.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift (Coaching Gates - 90-95)
- The lift is located opposite the desks at gates 90-95.
- The floors which are accessible by the lift surveyed are 0, 1.
- The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
- The lift door has a high contrast.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
- The lift door opening width is 109cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 114cm x 198cm.
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.