Thanks again for the replies 🙂
I decided to try Manchester yesterday as not been there before. Weather was fantastic too.
Excellent day out. Great facilities for viewing at the ‘official’ park and some good opportunities around the airport.

Spent a good while at the park then tried the Airport Hotel – never been to a pub like that before! :p
How close is that taxiway?!?

Finally got to try the Southside after I eventually found a space to park near the Holiday Inn. Probably the best place as you said Grey Area.
Shame there is not more parking!
Think I was lucky there as I understand that runway is NOT used between 12pm and 3pm? I arrived just before 3pm and I think they had just switched to using it.

Highlghts for me were seeing some 747s. Very rare sight I think at BHX so not much opportunity for them – only ever remember seeing one when I used to go a lot as a kid with my Dad.

Will post some photos shortly but advance apologies for basic labelling. Civil aircraft is not something I am strong on yet!

Andrew

Ah, the Airport Pub… One of my favourite drinking establishments in the whole wide world… At least the ones I’ve been to!

Glad you had an enjoyable day Andrew. MAN is possibly one of the most spotter/photography friendly airports in the world. Not including flying out of or through there, myself and my camera have visited that wonderful place 9 times over the Summer, and I’m sure there’ll be a good few more times to come!

Paul.

P.S. Welcome to the forums! 🙂