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EGCC - MANCHESTER

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Aerodrome details

Ident
EGCC
Type
Aerodrome/Heliport
Location
7.5 NM SW of Manchester.
Status
Normal
Use
PERMIT
Helicopter facilities
Listed for this aerodrome
Elevation
257 ft
Magnetic variation
0.45° (2027) annual change 0.19°

Operating hours

00:00-24:00

Operational notes

Refer to AD 2.20 item 1. Oxygen and related servicing, by arrangement with handling agent. A nominated handling agent is mandatory for all visiting aircraft. Signature Flight Support – Tel: 0161-436 6666. Fax: 0161-436 3450. E-mail: [email protected]. VHF Company Frequency 131.615 MHz (Northside facility). Other handling agents based at Manchester are: Menzies – Swissport – dnata – Star Handling Ltd - DHL - Jet 2 - Weston Aviation - T25. See Aircraft Ground Movement/Parking/Docking Chart. Taxiway November-Charlie may be used for aircraft parking. In darkness or if Low Visibility Procedures are in force a ‘Follow-Me’ vehicle will be provided. Terminal 2 has a frontage serving Stands 301-310. Stands 301, 303, 307 and 309 have a single centre-line. Stands 302, 304, 306, 308 and 310 have two centre-lines. The main widebody centre-line is designated by the stand number only. The subsidiary is designated Left. For example: Stand 306 and 306L. Terminal 2, Pier 1 serves Stands 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 113L and 113R on the western side, and Stands 104, 106, 106R, 108, 110, 110L, 112, 112R, 114, 116 and 116L on the eastern side. Stands 113, 113L, 113R, 114, 116 and 116L are remote, without an airbridge. Aircraft docking on all Pier 1 stands is by Safedock. Terminal 2, Pier 2 serves Stands 203L, 203, 205, 207, 207R, 209L, 209, 211, 213 and 213R on the western side and Stands 204, 206, 206L, 208, 210L, 212, 214, 214L and 215 on the eastern side. Stand 212 is remote, without an airbridge. Aircraft docking on all Pier 2 stands is by Safedock. Terminal 2, Pier C serves Stands 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31 and 32. Aircraft docking on all Terminal 2 Pier C stands is by Safedock. Terminal 3 comprises pier served Stands 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 17, 41-44 and 47-55, and remote Stands 57 and 58. Stands 44 and 55 have additional centre-lines designated 44L, 44R, 55L and 55R. Aircrews are to note that Stands 44L, 44R, 55L and 55R are demarked by alternate yellow/white dashed painted centre-lines. Aircraft docking on all Terminal 3 stands is by Safedock (except Stands 44, 44L, 44R, 57 and 58). Aircraft docking on Stands 44, 44L, 44R, 57 and 58 is by Marshaller’s instructions. Remote Stands 74, 80 and 231 have additional centre-lines designated Left and Right. Stands 70-73, 81, 233, 901-919 and 925-929 have single centre-lines. Aircraft docking on Stands 901-919 and 925-929 is by Safedock. Aircraft docking on all other remote stands is by Marshaller's instructions. Stands 2, 4 ,6 ,8 10, 12 and 15 are classed as Terminal 2 remote stands. Stand 12 has additional centre-lines designated Left and Right. Aircraft docking on these stands is by Safedock. Aircrew are to note that all Stand Entry Guidance Systems are activated by their ground handling agent. Pilots must not enter an aircraft stand unless the Stand Entry Guidance has been activated and the correct aircraft type is displayed, or a Manchester Airport Marshaller has signalled clearance to proceed. In the event of there being no activated SEG upon approach to a stand, flight crews must hold position on the taxiway and advise GMC. Flight crews must not attempt to self-park. Stopbars at runway entrance points are in operation H24. Some obstacle marking. WDI (LGTD) - 532057.17N 0021651.06W, 532001.19N 0021845.55W, 532122.88N 0021554.81W. Pilot attention is drawn to the use of additional paint markings at specified runway entrance and exit points. These markings are provided as an additional measure to raise situational awareness and to reduce the runway incursion risk. All Ground Movement is under ATC Control. Obstacle lighting. Apron Floodlighting.

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Contact

Operator: MANCHESTER AIRPORT PLC

Phone: 0161-209 2835

Address: Manchester Airport, Manchester M90 1QX

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceTODALDA
05R3,050 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt3,347 mTORA 3,047 m2,864 mASDA 3,047 m
23L3,050 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt3,500 mTORA 3,200 m2,864 mASDA 3,121 m
05L3,048 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt3,229 mTORA 3,014 m2,587 mASDA 2,771 m
23R3,048 m45 mConcrete/Asphalt3,197 mTORA 2,897 m2,714 mASDA 2,897 m

Helicopter landing areas

No helicopter landing areas are listed for this aerodrome.

Radio frequencies

CallsignFrequencyAvailability
Approach
MANCHESTER RADAR118.580 MHzNORMAL • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT.
MANCHESTER DIRECTOR121.355 MHzLIMITED • As Directed by ATC • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
MANCHESTER RADAR135.005 MHzLIMITED • As Directed by ATC • DOC 40 NM/15,000 FT.
Service notes: ATZ hours coincident with Approach hours.
Tower
MANCHESTER TOWER118.630 MHzNORMAL • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
MANCHESTER TOWER119.405 MHzLIMITED • As directed by ATC • DOC 25 NM/10,000 FT.
MANCHESTER GROUND121.855 MHzNORMAL • DOC 5 NM/GND.
MANCHESTER DELIVERY121.705 MHzLIMITED • 0600-2200 (0500-2100) • Departing aircraft are to make initial call to 'Manchester Delivery' during hours of operation. At all other times contact 'Manchester Ground' on channel 121.855.
ATIS
MANCHESTER DEPARTURE INFORMATION121.980 MHzNORMAL • DOC 5 NM/GND.
Service notes: Also available by telephone: 0161-209 2860. ATIS broadcast does not include NOTAM information and should not be solely relied upon for flight planning purposes.
ATIS
MANCHESTER ARRIVAL INFORMATION128.180 MHzNORMAL • DOC 60 NM/20,000 FT.
Other service
MANCHESTER FIRE121.605 MHzLIMITED • Available when Fire vehicle on the ground attending aircraft in an emergency. • Non-ATS channel.

Services

Customs

Status: NORMAL

De-icing

Status: NORMAL

Notes: Contact: Swissport, Menzies, Aero Mag 2000 MAN Ltd.

Handling

Status: NORMAL

Notes: HILOs 15 and 18.6 M and 9 M conveyor belts. 9 ton fork lift. Nearest railway siding: Heald Green 1.3 NM.

San

Status: NORMAL

Hours: (Port Health)

Secur

Status: NORMAL

Supplies service

Type: Supplies service

Status: NORMAL

Notes: Hydrants at all pier stands for AVTUR JET A-1. No over-wing fuelling.

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EGCC Pilot Briefing

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Weather

2,500 m visibility

METAR EGCC 121250Z 28008KT 9999 FEW030 12/04 Q1024

Runway wind

Runway 05 · 070°/08 kt

Crosswind within limits for typical light singles on the longest runway.

Nearby NOTAM

Aerodrome lighting maintenance

PAPI unserviceable until 18:00 UTC. Plan an alternative approach or daylight arrival.

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Briefing snapshot

Example generated 12:50 UTC

EGCC looks workable for a local VFR departure on the latest picture: surface wind is light, visibility is good, and no runway closure is highlighted in this snapshot. The main briefing item is the lighting serviceability notice, so plan a daylight arrival or confirm PAPI availability before committing. Cross-check the current METAR, TAF, and full NOTAM list before departure.