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A Singapore Airlines airplane in mid-flight with its landing gear deployed, approaching a grassy airfield. 2
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By Cameron Spence Freelance
Free cancellation available
Price is $20 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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Overview

    • Feel the thrill of being up close to planes as they take off and land
    • Discover the best plane spotting locations at Manchester Airport
    • Enjoy a unique walk through nature
    • Meet fellow aviation enthusiasts and share your passion for planes

Activity location

    • Manchester
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Loverose Ln, Wilmslow SK9 4LR, UK
    • Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom

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Manchester: Airport Runway Walk with Plane Spotting

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  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30AM
Price details
$19.79 x 1 Adult$19.79
Total
Price is $19.79

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Meet like-minded people
  • Inclusions
    Discover new plane spotting locations
  • Inclusions
    Learn more about the UK's third busiest airport with former airport staff member & expert guide.
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Personal drinks & snacks
  • Exclusions
    Parking charges (You can park for free along Loverose Lane but it does get busy later in the day)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Join me on a circular walk of Runway 2 at Manchester Airport, taking you out into nature and better still, up-close and personal with all the action from the UK’s 3rd busiest airport.

    Meeting at The Airport Inn Hotel just off Altrincham Road we will head to the world-famous spotting mound right at the start of the Runway 23L where aircraft begin their take off role just metres away. After that we will complete a full circuit of the runway, taking you past lush greenery, rivers, and of course, huge jets arriving and departing right in front of you.

    Location: Airport Inn Manchester, Wood Lane, Wilmslow
    Distance: 6.5 miles (10.4km)
    Price: £15 per person

    Who is this walk for?

    Anyone with an interest in aviation is welcome, whether you are new to spotting and want to discover the best spotting locations Manchester has to offer, or a lifelong spotter looking to meet new people to share their hobby with.

    *Please note the walk has a few sections of strenuous uphill and downhill road walking and paths can be muddy after periods of bad weather.

    Kit List:

    • Comfortable walking shoes/hiking boots
    • Camera
    • Comfortable outdoor clothing suitable for walking
    • Drinks & Snacks
    • Waterproofs (this is Manchester after all!)

Location

Activity location

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    • Manchester
    • Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Loverose Ln, Wilmslow SK9 4LR, UK
    • Wilmslow, England, United Kingdom