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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 4 gates (20A-D) where passengers are bussed to the aircraft.
• Related link Terminal 1 Post Duty Free Departure Lounge.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/manchester-airport/access-guides/terminal-1-post-duty-free-departure-lounge

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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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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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Outside Access (Gate 20 Entrance)

• There is level access at this entrance.
• The are no doors at the front of this entrance.
• The opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 81cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Levels 0-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1.
• The lift is 17m (19yd) from Gate 20 entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 139cm x 159cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are vending machines in the seating area by the gates.

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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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 98cm x 189cm (3ft 3in x 6ft 2in).
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 good 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 3).

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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 Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located next to the male toilet.
  • 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.
  • This is by lift.

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Outside Access (External Route Gate 20D)

• There is not level access at this gate.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 166cm (5ft 5in) wide.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 165cm (5ft 4in) wide.
• There is identical entrances to Gates 20A-C.
• The distances to these gates from the lift are as follows :-
• Gate 20A - 49 metres
• Gate 20B - 38 metres
• Gate 20C - 32 metres
• Gate 20D - 22 metres.

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Level Change (External Route Gate 20D)

• There is a ramp leading down from the gate.
• The ramp is moderate.
• The ramp is permanent.
• The ramp has handrails both sides.
• There is also a dropped kerb at the bottom of the ramp leading to access to the buses.
• All buses are fitted with ramps for access for wheelchair users.