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EGCC

Manchester Airport · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
257 ft / 78 m
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.63 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Manchester Airport (EGCC), located in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 257 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 6,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Manchester Airport
ICAO / IATA
EGCC / MAN
Municipality
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Country
Region
GB-ENG — England
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
6,000 ft
Elevation
257 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,007 ft / 3,050 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 51° / 231°
RWY 05R (51°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: IMCR | CRS: 53°
RWY 23L (231°)
111.55 MHz
IDENT: IMCC | CRS: 233°
Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,000 ft / 3,048 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 51° / 231°
RWY 05L (51°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: IMLL | CRS: 53°
RWY 23R (231°)
109.50 MHz
IDENT: IMNN | CRS: 233°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
135.00 MHz
ATIS ATIS
128.18 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
TWR TWR
118.63 MHz
TWR
119.40 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026