Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Manchester Airport is 9 miles south of Manchester City Centre, next to the M56 and with easy links to the M6, M60 and M62.
The postcode for the airport is M90 1QX. Please note, your Sat-Nav may not reflect the most updated road layout. - There are a number of official airport parking options available.
- For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by car please click here (opens new tab).
- Manchester Airport is 9 miles south of Manchester City Centre, next to the M56 and with easy links to the M6, M60 and M62.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- Manchester Airport is well-served by a network of local and regional buses, running daily from early morning to late night; including weekends and bank holidays.
- For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Manchester Airport Station.
- The station is located at the heart of the airport campus, which means passengers have easy access to all the terminals. With moving walkways throughout, it should take no more than 5-15 minutes to get to and from the terminals.
- For more information on getting to Manchester Airport by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on the Access Guide for Manchester Airport Station please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
Outside Access (Arrival Gates)
- This information is for the entrance located off the apron.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is not level access at this gate.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft ) wide.
- The top of the stairs from Gate 16 is 159 metres from Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- All other gates, except Gates 2-3, are similar to this, and are between 82 and 216 metres from Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- Passengers who may find difficulty with the stairs will be accompanied to Baggage Reclaim via a lift.
Level Change (Arrival Gates)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- There are 15+ steps leading up from the gate to the arrival corridor.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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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 140m (153yd 4in) from the Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- This accessible toilet is located on the side of the main corridor, between Gates 16 and 17.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 228cm x 227cm (7ft 6in x 7ft 5in).
- There is 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 189cm (6ft 2in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- 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 medium.
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Comments
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- All accessible toilets within the airport have Non Visual Disabilities signage (photograph 3).
- There is a RoomMate device available for the accessible toilet. RoomMate is an electronic, wall-mounted device which offers audio description of the toilet to blind and visually impaired visitors. For use of the RoomMate please phone the venue in advance.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located between Gates 16 and 17.
- The female and male toilets are 147m (161yd) from the Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located between Gates 16 and 17.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Other Floors (Arrival Gates to Arrival Corridor)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 (Arrival Gates to Arrivals Corridor)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of the departures level.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 91cm x 140cm (2ft 12in x 4ft 7in).
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
Inside Access
- There is not level access in this area.
- Background music is not played.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Access to the Flight Transfers area is located off the main corridor, at the far end by Gate 1, 211 metres from Baggage Reclaim.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The ramp has handrails both sides.
Related Access Guides (Domestic Baggage Reclaim)
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