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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
MAN has 2 parallel runways, 24R / 06L (Runway 1) and 24L / 06R (Runway 2) . Aircraft movements are generally inbound on 24R and outbound on 24L. However the wind direction shifts approx 20% of the year and this flow is reversed. During the quieter period of each day from 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===
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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.  
The A.V.P is located approx 2/3 way along Runway 24R (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, Vixen jet fighter and Trident(partially re-assembled)aircraft.


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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