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==Official Spotting Locations==
==Official Spotting Locations==
MAN has 2 parallel runways, 24R / 06L ("Runway 1", "North Side") and 24L / 06R ("Runway 2" , "South Side") . Aircraft movements are generally inbound on 06L and outbound on 24L. However the wind direction shifts approx 20% of the year and this flow is reversed. During the quieter period of 12.00pm to 15.00pm, the airport reverts to single runway use and uses 24R / 06L (Runway 1) for both inbound and outbound flights


===Multi storey car park===
===Multi storey car park===


13th Floor of Multi storey car park - Terminal 1. There is an aviation shop here, some pay telescopes and some thoughtfully provided camera holes in the security fences. Be warned however that this is a short-stay airport car park and is very expensive for vehicles!
13th Floor of Multi storey car park - Terminal 1 - Views of Runway 1 and close views of aircraft parking and moving.  
 
There is an aviation shop here, some pay telescopes and some thoughtfully provided camera holes in the security fences. Be warned however that this is a short-stay airport car park and is very expensive for vehicles!


Up to 30 mins £2.10  
Up to 30 mins £2.10  
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===A.V.P. - Aviation viewing park===
===A.V.P. - Aviation viewing park===
The A.V.P is located approx 2/3 way along Runway 06L (Runway 1) and offers excellent views of both flying and taxiing aircraft. It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, binoculars and radios etc.
Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. This area also contains Concorde,Avro 146,DC 10 nose section and Trident(not yet re-assembled)aircraft.
Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. This area also contains Concorde,Avro 146,DC 10 nose section and Trident(not yet re-assembled)aircraft.
The shown location of the AVP on the linked Google map, is wrong.


The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels.  
The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels.  
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