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Airports / United Kingdom / MAN
Large airport · MAN
Manchester Airport.
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · 257 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.2/5
Google rating
36,273 ratings
0
Operators based
257
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United KingdomELEV 257 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.2
Google rating
36,273
Google reviews
ratings on Google
257
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to LPL
Field standing
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Manchester Airport (EGCC / MAN) is a large commercial airport serving Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Field elevation is 257 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MAN as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 20 nm), Hawarden Airport (CEG, 27 nm), and Warton Aerodrome (WRT, 32 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,007-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MAN are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Ringway Airport and RAF Ringway. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MAN to plan your flight.
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4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Whether you’re looking for something quick and convenient or a more relaxed sit-down meal, there’s a solid mix available.”
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4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
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Field capability
ICAO
EGCC
IATA
MAN
FAA / Local
EGCC
Elevation
257 ft
Coordinates
53.3494° N · 2.2795° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs United Kingdom fields
state range 5–1,066 ft
At 257 ft, MAN sits higher than 70% of the 88 United Kingdom fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,007 ft
- 05R/23L10,007 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
- 05L/23R10,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,007 ft
MAN's 10,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmLPLLiverpool John Lennon AirportLiverpool
- 27nmCEGHawarden AirportBroughton
- 32nmWRTWarton AerodromeWarton
- 36nmEGOSRAF ShawburyShrewsbury, Shropshire
- 37nmBLKBlackpool AirportBlackpool
- 38nmLBALeeds Bradford AirportLeeds, West Yorkshire
Location
Open the full mapEGCC · Manchester Airport · Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 2,739 nm | 6h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 2,897 nm | 7h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,090 nm | 7h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,315 nm | 8h 7m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,522 nm | 8h 35m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 3,709 nm | 9h 2m |
| Miami (MIA) | 3,756 nm | 9h 8m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,761 nm | 9h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAN?
- Manchester Airport's longest paved runway is 10,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MAN?
- Manchester Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAN?
- The closest alternate is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 20 nm away, followed by Hawarden Airport (CEG) at 27 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 6h 46m (2,739 nm), New York about 7h 8m (2,897 nm), Washington DC about 7h 35m (3,090 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.