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Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park

The Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ

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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, different languages on request and large print on request.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the grass areas.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
  • The Runway Visitor Park is a Dementia Friendly Site and champion.
  • There is a portable hearing loop available from the visitor centre reception.

Getting Here

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located just inside the entrance to the park.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is also an overflow car park for visitors.
    • The overflow car park is located next to the DC10 Education Centre and the Event Space. It has a gravel surface.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 430cm x 460cm (14ft 1in x 15ft 1in).
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the entrance to the car park and throughout the car park.
    • Payment term signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment for parking charges is made at a payment machine.
    • Payment machines are located next to the visitor centre building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • Comments View
    • Parking charges do not apply to visitors on pre-booked tours or conference delegates.
    • The coach car park is located directly to the right as you enter the park, next to the DC10 Education Centre (photograph 8).

Getting Around

  • There is step free access around the park.
  • There is a large map of the park near to the entrance.
  • The surface of the paths are tarmac.
  • Some of the paths are uneven in places and with some easy slopes.
  • There are large grass areas next to the main paths.
  • There are picnic benches available.
  • There is a sheltered seating area with long tables and bench seating.
  • The height of the tables from the floor are 71cm.

Viewing Platform

  • The viewing platform is located next to the car park.
  • There is step free access to the viewing platform.
  • There is a slight slope leading up to the viewing platform.
  • The surface of the viewing platform is block paving.
  • There is bench seating and picnic tables available.
  • There are sheltered seating areas available.

Aircraft

  • There are 3 aircraft outside in the park, which can be visited as part of a tour, although they can be viewed externally by all visitors to the park.
  • There is a Nimrod and a Trident Three the far side of the main car park.
  • There is also an Avro RJX at the far end of the park, past the Concorde Hangar and the play area.
  • All of these aircraft are accessed by steps only.

Children's Play Area

  • The play area is located to the side of the Concorde Hangar and Restaurant.
  • It is accessed by a rubberised tarmac path from the main path, with a bark loose chippings surface around the apparatus.
  • The area includes a climbing frame, climbing wall, trail and accessible swing.

Outside Access (Toilet Block Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located between the main and overflow car parks and the Visitor Centre Reception building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • There is a larger threshold at the entrance, the height of the threshold is 4cm,.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Accessible Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located just inside the Toilet Block Entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 150cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a lid.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 109cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • This accessible toilet has Non Visual Disabilities signage (photograph 2).
    • There is also an accessible toilet available in the reception building, which has a transfer space and turning circle.
    • Please see the separate guide for the reception building for more details.

Standard Toilet(s) (Toilet Block)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located either side as you enter the toilet block.
    • There is step-free access into the female and male toilet(s).
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.
    • There is a/are similar standard toilet(s) available.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the male and female toilets.
    • There is step-free access into the baby change facilities.
    • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
    • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).