Manchester Airport Parking
Manchester airport history
Now, Manchester Airport is among the UK's, and the world's principal airports, handling millions of passengers per annum, connecting the North of England with global destinations. Still growing, Manchester Airport has an exciting and promising future, but an equally illustrious past which began in 1928.
Before that date, Manchester had seen plenty of air activity, starting in 1910, when Louis Paulhan landed his Farman biplane in a field near Burnage, claiming the £10,000 Daily Mail prize as the first man to fly from London to Manchester.
Various short-lived aerodromes sprang up in and around Manchester thereafter, in order to handle increasing air traffic, and in 1919, Britain's first ever scheduled air service commenced from a private airfield in Manchester, flying to Birkdale Sands in Southport, then on to South Shore, Blackpool.
However, Manchester still had no permanent airport but in 1926, some farsighted city fathers saw that unless Manchester had a permanent airport, the city would suffer commercially. They campaigned for the formation of a permanent airport, and as a result of their campaigns, the first Manchester Airport was built, leading to Manchester Airport as we know it nowadays.
1928
Barton, near Eccles, is chosen as the place of
Manchester's new airport. Simultaneously, Manchester City Council is keen
to establish a municipal airport, so a interim airfield is constructed in
Wythenshawe.
1929
Wythenshawe Airport opens for business.
1930
Barton is completed, including a control tower and
large hangar (both still standing today).
1934
Discussions open with KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) on
a Holland-North of England service. Barton Aerodrome is believed unsuitable
for larger aircraft and the required improvements would be prohibitively
expensive, so land at Ringway, South of Manchester, is earmarked for the new
Manchester airport.
1935
Construction work at Ringway begins.
1938
Ringway Airport is officially opened on the 25th
June, and operations begin two days later.
In the first 14 months of
operation, Ringway handles 7,600 passengers (a summer morning's work
today!).
1939
On the 1st September, the last scheduled aeroplane
flies before the commencement of war.
The Second World War
Manchester Airport is a hive of activity as an aeroplane
manufacturing centre (Fairey Aviation and Avro). Runway and airport facilities
are enhanced with three new runways and ten new hangars.
Manchester Airport also
acts as a training centre for over 60,000 parachutists.
1946
Normal passenger services resume.
1947
Manchester Airport's throughput triples to more than 34,000
passengers a year.
1949
Extended terminal facilities open in the converted
wartime building.
1951
The main runway is extended from 1,280 metres to
1,798 metres.
1952
Manchester Airport commences 24-hour operations, and now
handles 163,000 passengers annually.
1953
Sabena (Belgian Airlines) introduce the first
scheduled service to New York.
1954
Manchester Airport logs its millionth passenger since the
Second World War.
1955
The first inclusive tour flight operates to
Ostend.
1962
HRH the Duke of Edinburgh opens the new £2.7
million terminal. It is the first in Europe to incorporate the pier system, in
which passengers remain under cover until ready to board the aircraft.
1969
The runway is extended to 2,745 metres, allowing
aircraft to take off with a full payload and fly non-stop to Canada.
1974
An inter-continental pier opens, capable of
handling Boeing 747s. Unlike other piers, it features travellators, waiting
lounges and air conditioning. For the first time, air bridges connect
passengers direct to the aircraft.
1978
15 scheduled airlines operate flights to 37
destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. Over a hundred companies
operate at Manchester Airport, employing more than 5,000 people.
1980
For the first time, passengers top more than half a
million in one month.
1981
Manchester Airport runway is extended by 244 metres taking its
total length to 3,048 metres, so as to attract long haul operators to
destinations throughout the world.
1986
The Manchester Airport World Freight Terminal opens.
1987
A throughput of one million passengers a month is
achieved for the first time.
1988
Manchester Airport celebrates its Golden
Jubilee.
1989
HRH the Princess of Wales opens the Domestic
Terminal, which includes its own check-in and car park.
1990
Launch of Manchester Airport's 'Towards a better
Environment' programme, aimed at minimising the impact of the Airport on the
surrounding community.
1991
Manchester publishes its new 'Development Strategy
for the year 2005', including plans for the 21st century airport, designed to
handle 30 million passengers per annum by 2005. Proposals for Manchester Airport's
second runway are included in this document.
1992
The Aviation Viewing Park is opened.
Ringway
Handling Services is formed, to provide a full baggage and freight-handling
service.
1993
Terminal 2 is opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh,
doubling Manchester Airport's terminal capacity to around 20 million passengers
a year.
The Manchester Airport railway station is opened in May, providing direct links to many towns and cities in the North of England.
The airport is acknowledged as being the largest sponsor of the arts in the North West, and is positioned within the top ten of national sponsors.
1995
Manchester Airport passenger throughput hits 15 million.
1996
Manchester Airport launches its environmental plan,
encouraging employees to be environmentally aware.
1997
Approval for the building of the second runway is
granted and work commences.
1999
Manchester Airport acquires a majority shareholding
in Humberside International Airport.
2000
Work starts on the £60 million Integrated Public
Transport Interchange and the government gives the go ahead for a £289 million
Metrolink extension to the Airport.
2001
Manchester Airport completed the purchase of East
Midlands and Bournemouth Airport to become the second largest airport operator
in the UK.
The second runway opens in February.
2002
Manchester Airport was a major sponsor of the
Commonwealth Games.
2003
£5.5 million retail upgrade of Terminal 1 is
completed and extensive development of Terminal 2 gets underway.
The bid to house one of the retired Concorde fleet is successful. It is announced it will be on display in the Aviation Viewing Park from Spring/Summer 2004.
2004
The Station is officially opened by the Rt Hon
Margaret Beckett, MP.
The airport celebrates it's 20 millionth passenger in
the space of a year.
This history article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article " Manchester Airport".
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Manchester Airport Parking - Airparks Services | |
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Address | Airparks Services, Long Marl Drive, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 3PH |
Map | Click Here for Map |
Postcode for Sat Nav | SK9 3PH |
Transfer Time | 15 |
Transfer Time | 15 minutes |
Minimum Stay | 5 days |
Frequency of Transfer | 15 |
Transfer Procedure | Collect baggage and then call Airparks to arrange. |
Directions | See booking confirmation. |
Departure Procedure | After passport control, collect baggage then call Airparks for return transfer. Car will be waiting in collection area. |
Arrival Procedure | Park at reception, check-in and your car is parked for you. Transfer to the airport is provided. |
Security | Fenced and floodlit site, with 24 hour patrols. CCTV in operation. |
Disabled Facilities | Airparks buses have step enabling wheelchairs to be wheeled onto them. |
Undercover Parking | Not offered. |
Trailer Facilities | Yes, accepted. |
Number of Spaces | 2000 |
Manchester Airport Parking - APH | |
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Address | APH Manchester, Bradnor Road, Sharston Ind. Area, Manchester, M22 4TX |
Map | Click Here for Map |
Postcode for Sat Nav | M22 4TX |
Transfer Time | Conveniently loacted for the M56 and M60 this car park operates a rapid transfer service taking only |
Transfer Time | 5 minutes |
Frequency of Transfer | 15 |
Transfer Procedure | Transfers run every 10-15 minutes 24 hours. |
Directions | From M60 anti-clockwise, exit J5 then exit at J2 signed A560. At roundabout turn left signed Sharston. Straight at next roundabout and left at next roundabout into Sharston Ind. Estate. Take first left and car park is on the right. From M60 clockwise, exit J4 onto M56. Exit at J2 signed Wythenshawe. Go right at roundabout into Sharston Ind. Est. Take first left and car park is on the right. From M6 Cheshire join M56 and exit at J3A signed A560. Turn right onto A560 and go straight over next roundabout. Left at next roundabout into Sharston Ind. Estate. Take 1st left and the car park is on the right. |
Departure Procedure | Full instructions for returns procedure will be issued on arrival at the car park. |
Arrival Procedure | On arrival at car park report to the reception and present your booking voucher. |
Security | The car park has barrier control, CCTV and holds the AA/Police Gold Award for security. |
Undercover Parking | Not available. |
Trailer Facilities | Not accepted. |
Number of Spaces | 2000 |
Manchester Airport Parking - Autostrong Park and Fly | |
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Address | Autostrong Parking Manchester, Norman Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4ES |
Map | Click Here for Map |
Postcode for Sat Nav | WA14 4ES |
Transfer Time | 5 |
Transfer Time | 10 minutes |
Minimum Stay | 5 days |
Frequency of Transfer | D |
Transfer Procedure | Courtsey bus service runs to ther terminal on demand 24 hours a day. |
Directions | From the north, leave M60 at J7 and follow A56 through Sale to Altrincham. Just before Altrincham, you will pass a B&Q on right - go over canal bridge, through traffic lights and turn down Woodfield Rd. Follow this road, which bears left into Norman Rd and at end of road turn right into Autostrong. From the M6, leave at J19 and join A556 to the roundabout at M56 or leave M56 at J7 & join A56 to Altrincham. Approaching Altrincham, bear left following signs to Manchester. Go through lights, down dual carriage way for 200 yards, then turn left into Oldfield Road for 300 yds. Then second right down Weldon Road, left into Lawrence Road, over at roundabout and left finally into Norman Road. Autostrong is at end. |
Departure Procedure | Full details of the returns procedure will be given on arrival at the car park. |
Arrival Procedure | Please report to the car park reception on arrival and present your booking voucher. |
Security | This car park has CCTV, 8ft high razor-topped steel fencing, and 24-hour security guards. Clients are also required to sign a form on arrival which is then handed in on return as I.D. |
Disabled Facilities | There is a ramp to the car park reception however, clients who are unable to use the car parks minibus/coach transfer service are advised to use the car parks located on site at the airport. |
Undercover Parking | Not available. |
Trailer Facilities | Are permitted but charged for an extra space. |
Number of Spaces | 800 |
Manchester Airport Parking - Premier Park (T1, 2, 3) | |
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Address | Premier Park T1, 2, 3, Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1QX |
Map | Click Here for Map |
Postcode for Sat Nav | M90 1QX |
Transfer Time | 3 mins |
Transfer Time | 4 minutes |
Minimum Stay | 8 days |
Frequency of Transfer | 10 |
Transfer Procedure | Transfers run every 10 mins. |
Directions | On arrival at Manchester airport head towards terminal 3 and follow signs for long term parking and the pink signs for Premier Park. |
Departure Procedure | Go to the reception to collect your car keys - then exit the car park. |
Arrival Procedure | Follow signs to reception area, hand in voucher and car keys. |
Security | High fences, CCTV and regular patrols from staff on 24 hour duty. |
Disabled Facilities | Yes, you should call 0161 489 8582 giving car registration, badge number and booking ref no. to confirm details. |
Undercover Parking | Not offered. |
Trailer Facilities | No, not allowed. |
Number of Spaces | 5000 |