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Old 11th September 2007 | 15:15
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JackRalston
 
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People wishing to visit Manchester Airport Control Tower, you have no luck

When i did my work experience at Manchester Airport at the start of Yr11 i went up for a visit in the Control Tower. It was a great experience and recently i tried to organise a visit for friends to go up and have a look round

However! When i got in contact with a ATCO at Manchester Airport i know, he said it was very unlikely now to organise a visit. Manchester has stopped allowing Tower visits due to the unfortunate events of 9/11 (R.I.P) and also the increased levels of traffic the airport is having to deal with. The only chance anyone has of been able to get into the Tower is anyone who has any connection with NATS. If you are about to start at NATS it is possible to visit. Other controllers can visit. Anyone working at NATS can visit. This is the best chance though.

Unfortunately it is very difficult for the public now to visit EGCC. As much as they try to encourage people to visit, now the airport is just too busy with the traffic.

Take care

Jack
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