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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Baggage Reclaim and the airport shop.
• Related link Terminal 1 Immigration.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-1-immigration
• Related link Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-1-arrivals-hall

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • 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).
• By Bus View
  • 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).
• By Train View
  • 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).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-M-2.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are the seating on the mezzanine level.

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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.
• 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front of the Baggage Hall.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Immigration exit.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 210cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 120cm from the floor.
• 111-123.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.

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• Comments View
  • The lift gives step free access to the Baggage Hall from the Immigration area.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The distances to the front of the carousels from the lifts are as follows:-
  • Carousels 1, 2 and 3 - 20 metres
  • Carousel 4 - 46 metres
  • Carousel 5 - 56 metres
  • Carousel 6 - 37 metres.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the luggage trolleys, which require a £1 or €2 coin to release.

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Baggage Services Desk

• This desk is 46m (50yd) from the lift.
• There is level access to this desk from the lift.
• The desk is high.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The baggage services desk is located at the rear of the Baggage Hall, next to the Customs exit.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 56m (61yd 9in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the front of Carousel 5.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 126cm x 212cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • All accessible toilets within the airport have Non Visual Disabilities signage (photograph 4).
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the far side of Carousel 5.
  • The female and male toilets are 90m (98yd 1ft) from the lifts.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located by the toilets on the far side of Carousel 5.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard toilets available by Carousel 6.
  • These contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors which open outwards.

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Customs Exit

• The Customs exit contains barriers, 91cm wide, then double doors, permanently held open, 150cm wide.
• This area is 42 metres from the lifts.

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Outside Access (Kaba Doors)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Baggage Hall, past Customs.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for doors to the right of the Kaba doors as you face them.
  • Wheelchair users can be accompanied through these doors by a member of staff if they do not want to go through the Kaba doors.
  • There is a phone next to the first door to call for assistance through these doors.
  • The Kaba doors open automatically and are 93cm wide.
  • There are 2 sets of doors.
  • The Kaba doors are 39 metres from the Customs area.
  • They lead out towards the exit.

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Level Change (Kaba Doors)

• There is a ramp located on the far side of the Kaba doors.
• The ramp is moderate.
• The ramp is permanent.

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Airport Shop

• The photograph shows the airport shop, located between the Kaba doors and the exit.

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Outside Access (Exit)

• This information is for the entrance located past the Kaba doors.

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  • There is level access at the exit.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
  • The exit is 27 metres from the Kaba doors.