About The Runway Visitor Park
Watch hundreds of planes take off and land from Manchester Airport at this aviation enthusiast's paradise, offering sweeping airfield panoramas and full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
What's nearby
- Concorde Conference Centre next door
- RVP Cafe next door
- aether next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Being into aircraft and flying I find this place one of my favourite locations to visit a couple of times a year. Free entry apart from parking which isn't bad really, the cafe is a little expensive but what do you expect in these kind of places. I normally go and pay for a full day parking, brilliant to just watch the planes coming in and out all day. Just wish they would put some sort of higher platform in that clears your photography view instead on standing on the bench to clear the boundary fence.
· via Google
Great place for a day out whether is with the family or for plane enthusiasts. Located at the side of the runway so it makes photo opportunities a must. There is a play area for children plus a lovely cafe underneath the iconic Concorde which is open for tours. This place is not to be missed as it is stunning on a lovely day. Plenty of space for picnic aswell. Parking reasonably priced and all staff are very friendly. Highly recommend for a day out
· via Google
I remember visiting here when I was a young child and I returned for the first time recently, all these years later with my own child. Safe to say she absolutely loved watching the planes, and especially loved rinsing my for all of the rides as well! Fantastic place to visit, love to see that it's still going and doing well. A lot has changed since I was a child but it's as great as ever. Will definitely be returning.
· via Google
We had a lovely day out here. The playground was good and there were some paid attractions which were a little pricey. The food from the cafe was good. We did the short tour of the concord and would recommend doing this
· via Google
Visitors say this aviation park offers excellent close-up views of planes taking off and landing, along with static aircraft displays including the iconic Concorde. They also highlight the well-maintained facilities, including a cafe with reasonable prices, clean restrooms, and a playground for children. Guests mention the knowledgeable and friendly staff, especially those providing live commentary on aircraft movements.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Runway Visitor Park, Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (6,631 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Suggested visit
- 1-2 hours
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Altrincham