MAN arrivals in the 80s & 90s
In my younger days I lived in South Manchester and aircraft would regularly pass (quite low) over the area from a NW direction prior to turning onto finals for a 'westerly' landing (the unique sound of an approaching BAC 1-11 always got me looking skyward!)
Nowadays, aircraft position themselves for an approach into MAN from further out, generally from a NE direction.
I was just wondering what the reasons were for this change - increased traffic heading into MAN (and/or LPL) noise abatement reasons etc. I'm sure there is a simple reason but just curious, hopefully somebody can shed some light.