Manchester Airport (EGCC)
Large airport · Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Airport data
| Name | Manchester Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EGCC |
| IATA | MAN |
| Elevation | 257 ft (78 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°20'58" W 2°16'46" 53.34938, -2.27952 |
| Location | Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 10,007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Manchester Airport at a glance
Manchester Airport is a large airport in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, known to airline systems as MAN. The field elevation of 257 ft (78 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EGCC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05R/23L — offers 10,007 ft (3050 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EGCC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Manchester Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | EGGP | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Hawarden Airport | EGNR | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Warton Aerodrome | EGNO | 59 km (32 NM) |
| RAF Shawbury | EGOS | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Blackpool Airport | EGNH | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Manchester Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 257 ft field elevation of Manchester Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 88 airports and airfields we list for United Kingdom — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Manchester Airport
What is the ICAO code of Manchester Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Manchester Airport is EGCC, and its IATA code is MAN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Manchester Airport above sea level?
Manchester Airport sits at an elevation of 257 feet (78 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Manchester Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.3494, -2.2795 — in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 38 km away.
Does EGCC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EGCC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Manchester Airport?
Manchester Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 10,007 ft (3050 m) with a CON surface.