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Terminal 2 Departure Gates 201 to 208

Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1QX

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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.
  • 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.

Access To (Departure Gates - 201 to 208)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the departure lounge lower level.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Departure Lounge - Gates 201 to 208 - Gates B1 to B10.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Escalator(s) View
    • Escalators can be used to access other floors.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located at the rear of the departure lounge.
    • The escalators only go down.
    • The floors which are accessible by escalator(s) are Departure Lounge - Gates 200 to 211 - Gates B1 to B10.
    • The escalator(s) steps are not clearly marked.
    • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
    • The lighting levels at the escalator(s) are moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located at the rear of the departure lounge lower level.
    • The lift is a standard lift.
    • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
    • The floors which are accessible by this lift are Departure Lounge - Gates 201 to 208 - Gates B1 to B10.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
    • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
    • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
    • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
    • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
    • The clear door width of the lift is 120cm (3ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 240cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
    • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
    • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
    • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
    • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
    • The lift does have an audible announcer.
    • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a hearing loop system.
    • The lift does have Braille markings.
    • The lift does have tactile markings.
    • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
    • There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

Getting To Departure Gates (201 to 208)

  • After exiting the lift from the departure lounge, there is clear directional signage leading to departure gates 201 to 208. There is a slight slope leading from the lift corridor to the walkway which passes at the rear of the security check area. As you exit the security check area there is an entrance to temporary corridor which is clearly signed above as gates 201-208 As you go along this corridor there are two slight slopes which are clearly marked with yellow tape either side. If the tape was not there they would hardly be noticed.
  • The type of flooring along the route is vinyl.
  • There is flooring along the route which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There are not travelators available along the route.
  • Assistance vehicles are available.
  • There are resting/seating areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is available along the route.
  • The lighting levels along the route are moderate to good.
  • Some signage still says 201 -211. There is construction work going on so some occasional noises could happen at any time.

Departure Gates (201 to 208)

  • Departure Gates Waiting Area View
    • The departure gate(s) in this area is/are gate(s) 201 to 208.
    • There is seating available at the departure gate(s).
    • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
    • There is not designated seating available for people with reduced mobility.
    • The type of flooring in the departure gate(s) is vinyl.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Departure Gate Details View
    • There is clear signage to the departure gate(s).
    • A documentation check desk is available at gate(s) 201 to 208.
    • The height of the documentation check desk(s) is high (95cm - 110cm).
    • There is a double, permanently held open doors with an opening width of 75cm+ for access to the airbridge/tarmac.
    • There is step free access to departure gate(s) 201 to 211.
    • The gradient of the airbridge ramp(s) may vary as they are height adjustable.
  • Boarding View
    • There is step free access to the aircraft via airbridge from departure gate(s) 201 to 211.

Access To (Airbridge)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located after the departure gate.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are the Departure Gate to the Airbridge.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located after the departure gate.
    • The lift is a standard lift.
    • A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
    • The floors which are accessible by this lift are the Departure Gate to the Airbridge.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
    • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
    • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
    • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
    • The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
    • The clear door width of the lift is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 140cm (6ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
    • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
    • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
    • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
    • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
    • The lift does have an audible announcer.
    • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a hearing loop system.
    • The lift does have Braille markings.
    • The lift does have tactile markings.
    • The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located next to gate 204.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door to enter opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 113cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm x 240cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 156cm and 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Parent and Baby Room / Baby Feeding Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door to enter opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The baby change facility when in use is at a height of 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There are no seats available in this room.
  • There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.

Standard Toilet

  • The male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • This toilet is located next to gate 204.
  • This toilet is approximately 25m from the Gate 204 desk.
  • There is also a female toilet in the same location.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • The width of the widest cubicle door opening is 65cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There are hand dryers.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.