Aircraft & Tours
The Runway Visitor Park is home to five aircraft, including the legendary Concorde G-BOAC. The Park’s other aircraft are Nimrod, the DC-10, Trident and the AVRO RJX. Learn more about them below.
Concorde and Nimrod can be viewed by guided tour only and it is advisable to book your tour in advance. Gift vouchers for Concorde tours are available - great for Christmas or birthdays book gift vouchers
Concorde
Concorde G-BOAC (affectionately known as ‘Alpha Charlie’) became the second aircraft to join the British Airways Concorde fleet on 13 February 1976.
Although G-BOAC was the second Concorde to be delivered, she is considered to be the flagship of the fleet as she carries the registration plate BOAC - which were the initials of British Airways' forerunner, British Overseas Airways Corporation (which merged with British European Airways to form British Airways).
Concorde Tours
Find the Concorde Tour to suit you. Starting from £13.50 per person, we offer Classic, Technical and VIP Champagne Tours. We can also create bespoke tour packages for small groups and private events, with onsite catering options available.
Nimrod
Experience Nimrod, now enjoying her retirement at the Runway Visitor Park after action in the Falklands, Afghanistan and Iraq. RAF NIMROD MR2 XV231 made her final journey when she landed in Manchester in April 2010. The Nimrod fleet was active in war zones from the 1970s until 2010 and was also known for its Search and Rescue role during peacetime.
We offer a Classic Tour of Nimrod for just £9 per person (including parking). Please note there is a minimum height restriction of 1.2 metres for the Nimrod tour.
There is guaranteed free entry to at least one of our remaining three aircraft every weekend. Contact us if you would like more information when planning your visit.
MC DC-10
The forward section of a Monarch Airlines DC-10 aircraft has been carefully converted into a multi-purpose resource with a genuine ‘on-board’ feel. Seating up to 36 ‘passengers’ with full audio-visual kit. This facility is also great as a classroom or conference breakout room; see our Education or Conference Centre information for more details.
Trident
Step back in time and recall air travel from a bygone era in our fully-restored BEA Hawker Siddeley Trident 3B.
Gift vouchers
Gift vouchers for Concorde tours are available - great for a special gift or for a Christmas or birthday present. Treat them to something you know they will love.
