Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Terminal 3 Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-3-domestic-baggage-reclaim
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- These domestic arrivals gates lead to Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
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 (Gate 150)
- This information is for the entrance located off the lounge area at the far end of Arrivals.
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- There is not level access at this gate.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- All other domestic arrivals gates have similar access, except the second set of doors are double, 134cm wide.
- This gate is 133 metres from Domestic Baggage Reclaim.
- The other gates are the following distances from Domestic Baggage Reclaim:-
- Gates 146 and 148 - 153 metres
- Gates 144 and 145 - 144 metres
- Gate 143 - 112 metres
- Gate 142 - 52 metres.
Level Change (Gate 150)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the gate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is a ramp leading up to the gate.
- The ramp is moderate.
- The ramp is permanent.
- The ramp has handrails both sides.
Inside Access
- There is level access in this area.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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 112m (122yd 1ft) from the Domestic Baggage Reclaim Area.
- This accessible toilet is located just past the lift and stairs leading down from Departures.
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 115cm x 153cm (3ft 9in x 5ft).
- There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 49cm (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 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).
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 next to the adapted toilet.
- The female and male toilets are 112m (122yd 1ft) from the Domestic Baggage Reclaim Area.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- 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 in the toilet area.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.