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Manchester Airport Runway Visitor Park

Type:Airport

Sunbank Lane
Altrincham
Greater Manchester
WA15 8XQ

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Free entryFree
Parking£5.00 per ticket

There is free admission to the Runway Visitor Park for visitors arriving by public transport, on foot or by bicycle (not motorbike). Car and Motorbike parking charges are as follows: £5 up to 2 hour, £10 from 2 hours up to 4 hours, £12 for all stays over 4 hours. No cash payment accepted. The Runway Visitor Park only accepts payment by debit/credit card (except American Express) and apple and android pay

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels.From Junction 6 Roundabout follow the signs for Wilmslow. After a very short distance you will see Sunbank Lane on the left with sign posts for The Aviation Viewing Park and Concorde. The Romper Public House provides a very visible landmark. Turn left here and then immediately right at the crossroads onto Wilmslow Old Road and follow to the end.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • martingF8346AO
      Presteigne, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      Good for spotters
      3 of 5 stars
      Monday, 6th February 2023
      For Aircraft spotters this is a great place if you don't mind the expensive car parking. If you book a Concorde visit parking can be included. Concorde tours are interesting , the guide is good and... Read full review
    • Adrian M
      Yate, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Well worth the visit
      4 of 5 stars
      Monday, 13th February 2023
      Went today (Mon 13th) first Impressions were good and that's how they stayed throughout my visit. There are 3 aircraft to have alook around the outside and of course concorde in the hanger. The cafe... Read full review
    • le276
      Cheshire, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Fantastic for plane enthusiasts
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 25th February 2023
      We visited earlier today and timed our visit to watch an A380 from Dubai landing at Manchester Airport, and I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of plane-spotting enthusiasts and the overal... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

    Attraction Facilities

    • Free Admission

    Provider Facilities

    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • Indoor Attraction
    • Outdoor Attraction

    Dates and Opening Times

    * January - February 8am - 4pm
    March - May 8am - 6pm
    June - August 8am - 8pm
    September - October 8am - 6pm
    November - December 8am - 4pm

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