Essay Aviation Operations level 3

Kenocia Fernandes 244890
Unit 1: UK Airports P6 and M2
Joseph Kabia

Unit 1 UK AIRPORTS


P6 Compare the operating characteristics of
different types of airports.
M2 Why an airline might base its operation at a
particular airport.


P6 Compare the operating characteristics of different
types of airports.
UK airport operating characteristics: This is a comparison
between Manchester Airport (MAN) and London Heathrow
airport (LHR).
 Route network- London Heathrow flies over more than 200
destinations in 80 countries and having a world direct
route whereas Manchester flies to over 200 destinations.

 Number and types of airlines- London Heathrow Airport is
operated by 80 airlines whereas Manchester airport has
72 airlines.

 Number of passengers- London Heathrow had around
80,102,017 and Manchester airport about 28,274,972
passengers.

 Cargo tonnes- London Heathrow has cargo volume of 1.70
million metric tonnes whereas Manchester had 123,576
cargo tonnes.

 Passenger facilities and services -
Car parks: London Heathrow more
than 51,500 spaces, whereas Manchester airport provides
around 22,000 parking spaces.
Shops: London Heathrow Airport
has around 80 shops and Manchester has about 27.