Natural landmarks · North West England
Runway Visitor Park
In or near Handforth.
Runway Visitor Park — a natural landmark in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Airport · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Runway Visitor Park is a natural landmark located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Runway Visitor Park is a popular outdoor attraction located next to Manchester Airport, offering visitors a close-up view of aircraft as they take off and land. The park features retired planes, including the iconic Concorde, and provides various activities for families, such as a play area and live commentary on airport operations during weekends.
Place summary
Runway Visitor Park is located in the West Midlands, postcode M90. This site offers views of active aircraft operations, providing a unique perspective on aviation. It serves as an observation area for enthusiasts and those interested in aeronautics.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3540, -2.2845
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Ringway
- Postcode
- M90 1QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wythenshawe and Sale East
- Phone
- +44 161 489 3932
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Airport — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/11546637690 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Runway Visitor Park?
- Runway Visitor Park is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M90 1QX), in the parish of Ringway.
- What is Runway Visitor Park?
- Runway Visitor Park — a natural landmark in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Runway Visitor Park?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Airport, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M90 1QX.
- Is Runway Visitor Park free to visit?
- Yes, Runway Visitor Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Runway Visitor Park?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Airport, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M90 1QX.