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City Airport & Heliport

48 Reviews

#2 of 15 things to do in Eccles

Sights & Landmarks, Observation Decks & Towers

Liverpool Road, Eccles, Salford M30 7SA, England

Review Highlights

“day out”

what a great place for families or people interested in aircraft. free parking some disabled. a... read more

Reviewed 20 August 2018

johncarroll

Manchester, United Kingdom

via mobile

“Beach event at Barton”

This event was very busy with family's and children of all ages having a good time. We went with 2... read more

Reviewed 6 August 2018

Kay D

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4.5 48 reviews

Excellent51%
Very good37%
Average6%
Poor4%
Terrible2%

Travellers talk about

“control tower”(7 reviews)

“light aircraft”(5 reviews)

“few hours”(6 reviews)

About

City Airport is a General and Business Aviation Airfield in Greater Manchester. Opened in 1930, this unique location features grass runways and a historic Control Tower building. Open to the general public, with free parking, viewing/picnic area and...more

Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

Contact

Liverpool Road, Eccles, Salford M30 7SA, England

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+44 161 789 1362

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johncarroll

Manchester, United Kingdom

1913

Reviewed 20 August 2018 via mobile

day out

what a great place for families or people interested in aircraft. free parking some disabled. a lovely place for something to eat.freshlymade good price a park for the kids in sight of the bar and restaurant. you can watch helicopters and small aircraft landing and...More

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Kay D

3112

Reviewed 6 August 2018

Beach event at Barton

This event was very busy with family's and children of all ages having a good time. We went with 2 family's both with young children. Cafe and veterans restaurant was good with plenty of reasonable price choices. Staff very helpfull and pleasant. Plenty of space...More

1 Thank Kay D

Thanks for your review, and we are glad you have enjoyed visiting both us and also the Veterans Garage who also have a great venue here at the Airfield. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Wally B

Wilmslow, United Kingdom

11163

Reviewed 2 August 2018 via mobile

Very good. Well worth a visit.

Nice to watch planes and helicopters. Good cafe. Fairground rides during summer. Very pleasant. Geared for young children.

Thank Wally B

Thanks for your response. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

KazStormchaser

Manchester, United Kingdom

1914

Reviewed 25 July 2018

Needs some improvements

We visited with young children and had lunch in the cafe first. The food was good and at affordable prices. The play area for the children is run down though, the slide was broken when we visited and there wasn’t much else to play with....More

Thank KazStormchaser

Thank you for your comments and we apologise for the broken slide on the Runway26 Play Area. The slide was broken by an adult recently and we are currently awaiting a replacement from the manufacturer of the equipment. This should be fitted soon and the...More

ianrG4112MS

143

Reviewed 11 July 2018 via mobile

Helicopter lesson

My daughter bought me a helicopter lesson for Christmas at this local airport. I was taken up in a little two seater which initially looked as though it might be a bit shakey. Nothing was further from the truth. The pilot/instructor was ex services and...More

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224sarahj

Manchester, United Kingdom

14969

Reviewed 18 June 2018

Great Tour by Friend s of Barton

Recently our Cub pack had a tour of Barton Aerodrome kindly carried out by The friends of Barton. The tour costs £2 per person and is well worth much more. The Airport is easy to find just off the M60 and car parking is free....More

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Lynnij

Reviewed 13 May 2018

Great family location

New play area for children. Bar 26 and veterans garage on site offering food and drinks at reasonable prices. Offer events throughout the year which are usually good and well attended. Small aircraft and helicopters in and out all the time make for good viewing....More

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lovetoeatout201

5217

Reviewed 8 May 2018 via mobile

Brilliant experience

Fab morning out Experience of flying in a helicopter (not as scary as I thought) Friendly staff, very helpful. Helicopter experience was great. Went around Manchester. Would be good if they could talk to you and explain how high up you are going and the...More

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LeeF81

Bury, United Kingdom

5756

Reviewed 6 May 2018 via mobile

Enjoyable day out in the sun

Visited today as we'd noticed there was a "family fun day" on and I noticed there was a planned 2.45pm RAF fly-past. Have been aware of the place for at least a decade but have never bothered visiting and pleased to say it's an enjoyable...More

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suesalford

Salford, United Kingdom

22080

Reviewed 20 April 2018

Visit with 20 month old grandson

We brought my grandson along to visit the airport as he is really interested in helicopter and always notices when one over the house. You can get so close to the little planes and the helicopters. We were lucky enough o see 2 helicopters take...More

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