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Terminal 2 - Departure Gates B

Manchester Airport, Manchester, M90 1QX

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Overview

  • About View
    • This guide covers Departure Gates B1 to B10.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is an outdoor assistance dog spending area, which is located next to the departure gates B9 to B10.
      Access is provided by staff escort.
      Please to speak to a member of staff to use the facility.

Getting Help and Assistance

  • For information about the Special Assistance at Manchester Airport please click here (new tab).
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • The sunflower room is located in the Terminal 1 Departures Lounge.
    There is an assistance dog spending area located in Terminal 2 next to Departure Gates B.
    Passengers are escorted to this area by a member of staff.
    Passengers with booked assistance: Passengers who have booked assistance should note that you can only be dropped off near to the Departures area.
    If you require help to get to the assistance check-in desk, passenger's helpers are required to park in the short-term parking at arrivals, walk through to arrivals, go up a lift and around the corner to reach the assistance check-in desk, and request further assistance for the passenger.
    All parking in the multi-storey is pre-booked only.

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Getting To Departure Gates (Departure Gates B)

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located ahead from the lift.
  • The transfer space within the toilets with adaptations varies between left and right.
  • Step-free male and female toilet facilities are located ahead from the lift.
  • Step-free standard toilets which include facilities for ambulant disabled people are located ahead from the lift.

Lift

  • The lift is located ahead from the Departure Lounge then to the right on Level 3.
  • The floors which are accessible by the lift surveyed are 0, 2 and 3.
  • The lift does have a recommended turning space (150cm x 150cm) in front of it.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
  • The lift door opening width is 120cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm x 239cm.
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at the recommended height (between 90cm - 120cm).
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are other lifts which are similar in size at the same location.

Escalator

  • The escalator is located ahead from the entry to Departure Gates B.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalator are 0, 2 and 3.
  • The escalator only goes down.
  • The escalator steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalator are clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Stairs

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 2 and 3.
  • There are more than 20 steps, which are clearly marked, with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • Steps are split with a resting area.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located on Level 0 next to Departure Gates B1 to B10.
  • There is step-free level access in this area.
  • There is designated seating available for people who require assistance.
  • There is space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • There are fixed chairs with armrests available in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are varied.

Toilet with Adaptations (Departure Gates B - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This toilet is located ahead from the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door to enter opens both ways and has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the toilet door opening is 114cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 219cm x 400cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 152cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 133cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are two coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between high visual contrast and low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels are varied.
  • There is a toilet with adaptions with a left hand transfer space in the same area.

Parent and Baby Room / Baby Feeding Room

  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The door to enter opens inwards and has a low visual contrast with the surrounding walls.
  • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The baby change facility when in use is at a height of 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There are no seats available in this room.
  • There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.

Departure Gates

  • The departure gate(s) in this area are B1 to B10.
  • There is clear signage to the departure gates.
  • The height of the documentation check desk is high (95cm - 110cm).
  • There is step-free access to B1 to B10.
  • There is step free access to the aircraft via the tarmac from B1 to B10.
  • There is an Ambulift available.
  • The accessibility of the individual aircraft varies depending on the provider. Please contact your airline company prior to booking for more information.

Ambulift

  • The clear door width of the platform lift used to access the Ambulift is 95cm.
  • The dimensions of the platform lift used to access the Ambulift are 236cm x 137cm.
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is seating available in the Ambulift.
  • There are chairs with armrests and bench seats available in the Ambulift.