Tuesday May 08, 2007
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MANCHESTER AIRPORT AVIATION VIEWING PARK GUIDE
AVIATION VIEWING PARK INFORMATION top
AVP Location
This is the official viewing area and offers excellent views, photo opportunities and is now home to Concorde G-BOAC. The area is situated close to the Northern Executive Aviation ramp and maintenance areas. With Runway 24R / 06L directly in front. Before the new runway was built it was great for departing shots, but now as most departures use the new runway (except between 1200 and 1500) these are harder to get. All arriving aircraft can be photographed though as they vacate the runway and larger aircraft types can be taken as they taxi out to 24L.
AVP Contact Info
Wilmslow
Old Road
Manchester Airport Ringway
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M90 1QX
Tel: +44 (0) 161 489 3000
Fax: +44 (0) 161 489 3813
AVP By Road
Take junction 6 M56 motorway and follow the signs for Wilmslow (A538). About half a mile on the left there is a sign for THE ROMPER public house. Take that left exit. At the bottom turn right and follow the road up to the gate entrance.
AVP By Rail
If arriving at the airport by train shuttle bus service numbers 200 & 201 to Wilmslow leave the Airport Rail link every hour at weekends and Bank Holidays starting at 9.08am. Last Departure from the Viewing park will be 5.15pm. Otherwise, it's a very long walk back to the airport!
AVP Opening Times & Admission
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/web.nsf/Content/AttractionsViewingPark
Facilities
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3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography
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Hot and cold food is available thanks to Richard and staff at 'SIMPLY THE BEST' providing those much needed Bacon butties and cups of tea on those typical cold Manchester mornings (if you don't believe us ask Richard!)
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Family picnic areas.
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Both Male and Female toilet facilities are available.
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Aviation shop with everything aviation related, books, magazines, videos etc.
Photo Opportunities
During the summer, the sun is behind from 3pm onwards. Before 3pm heat haze and dark images may be a hindrance to the perfectionist!
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Taxiing for 06L |
24R Touch Down | Vacating 24R | 24R Departure |
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C-FBEF B767-200 Air Canada |
B-18753 B747-200F China Airlines Cargo |
D-ADHB DHC-8 400 Augsburg Airways |
B-KAB B747-300F Dragonair Cargo |
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All images © Paul Yates 2003 |
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AVIATION VIEWING PARK DISPLAY AIRCRAFT top
G-AWZK | G-BOAC | G-DMCA | G-IRJX | XD624
CONCORDE 'G-BOAC' [C/n 100-004] top
British Airways Concorde G-BOAC arrived at Manchester airport on 31st October 2003 for permanent display. The aircraft moved into a new home for summer 2004 inside the Aviation Viewing Park on 31st March 2004. G-BOAC info | Official site
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![G-BOAC at the AVP [Photo: Paul Yates]](http://www.ringwayreports.co.uk/G-BOAC_AVP.jpg)
![G-BOAC at the AVP [Photo: Paul Yates]](http://www.ringwayreports.co.uk/G-BOAC_AVP2.jpg)
![G-BOAC at the AVP [Photo: Paul Yates]](http://www.ringwayreports.co.uk/G-BOAC_AVP3.jpg)
DOUGLAS DC-10-30 'G-DMCA' [C/n 48266] top
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The forward fuselage section of former Monarch Airlines Douglas DC-10 'G-DMCA' (C/n 48266) arrived at the Aviation Viewing Park on 11th December 2003 for a new career as an educational tool for children of all ages. March 2004 saw the 'CA receive a new paint scheme. G-DMCA info
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AVRO RJX-100 'G-IRJX' [C/n E3378] top
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The last civilian airliner built in the UK. After the cancellation of the Avro RJX- project, G-IRJX flew for the final time on 6th February 2003, making the short journey from nearby BAe Systems Woodford. From May 2003, the aircraft became the first aircraft on permanent display at the Aviation Viewing Park.
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HS.121 TRIDENT SERIES 3B-101 'G-AWZK' [C/n 2312] top
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Trident G-AWZK arrived at the AVP shortly after midday on Sunday 11th September 2005 to take its place amongst the exhibits. G-AWZK info
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VAMPIRE T.11 'XD624' [C/n 15449] top
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Arrived 13/8/03 by road. Moved into Aviation Viewing Park for public display on 20/6/04.
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