United Kingdom · Airport with general aviation terminal

Manchester Airport (EGCC).

Empty legs from Manchester

Manchester Airport (EGCC / MAN) is a commercial airport with general aviation handling serving Manchester, United Kingdom, at 257 ft elevation with a longest runway of 3,050 m (10,007 ft). The city centre is 15 km away in a straight line. No alternative airport on this site lies within 100 km.

Key facts
ICAO / IATAEGCC / MAN
LocationManchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (53.3494, -2.2795)
Elevation257 ft (78 m)
Longest runway05R/23L: 3,050 m / 10,007 ft, CON
Time zoneEurope/London
Scheduled airline serviceYes
City servedManchester, 15 km
Official websitewww.manchesterairport.co.uk

Which airports are near Manchester Airport?

No other airport covered on this site lies within 100 km of Manchester Airport.

Which routes are flown from Manchester Airport?

The routes from Manchester with the largest private jet markets at the far end are London, Paris, Geneva.

  • Manchester to London: 141 nm, about 0h 37m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100
  • Manchester to Paris: 327 nm, about 1h 07m, empty leg estimated at $1,000–$4,600
  • Manchester to Geneva: 544 nm, about 1h 41m, empty leg estimated at $1,500–$6,900
  • Manchester to Zurich: 551 nm, about 1h 42m, empty leg estimated at $1,500–$7,000
  • Manchester to Milan: 655 nm, about 1h 58m, empty leg estimated at $1,700–$8,100
  • Manchester to Nice: 697 nm, about 2h 05m, empty leg estimated at $1,800–$8,600
  • Manchester to Ibiza: 888 nm, about 2h 35m, empty leg estimated at $2,300–$10,700
  • Manchester to Birmingham: 61 nm, about 0h 25m, empty leg estimated at $900–$4,100

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Questions about Manchester Airport

Can private jets use Manchester Airport?

Yes. Manchester Airport has general aviation handling alongside its airline traffic, and its 3,050 m runway takes every aircraft category on this site.

How far is Manchester Airport from Manchester?

15 km in a straight line from the centre of Manchester, using OurAirports and Wikidata coordinates. Road time depends on traffic.

What is the nearest alternative to Manchester Airport?

No alternative on this site lies within 100 km; the operator will name one in the flight plan.

What documents do I need?

A passport for international flights and government photo ID for domestic flights. Visa rules are the same as for airline travel.

Sources

  1. OurAirports open data (public domain), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). Airport codes, coordinates, elevation and runway lengths.
  2. Wikidata (CC0), 2026-09-20 (accessed 2026-09-20). City-centre coordinates used for airport-to-city distances.

Last reviewed 20 September 2026 by Empty Leg Exclusive Editorial Team.

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