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Manchester Airport to Introduce Barrierless Parking at T2 West Car Park in Late March

The airport says ANPR entry with payment after visits will cut queues at T2 West following heavier traffic since airlines moved to Terminal 2.

Overview

  • The T2 West Multi-Storey (now signposted P3) will switch to automatic, barrier-free entry and exit with number plate recognition at the end of March 2026.
  • Drivers must pay after leaving either online, by phone, via pre-registered Auto Pay, or by pre-booking, with no pay stations at the car park.
  • Payment is due by midnight the day after departure; missed payments trigger a £100 Parking Charge Notice, reduced to £60 within 14 days or to the outstanding tariff if higher.
  • Coverage cites conflicting start times for the change, with references to 00:01 on March 25 and to midnight on March 26, indicating a need for clarification.
  • The expansion follows a 2025 forecourt rollout that drew complaints and scrutiny from MP Yasmin Qureshi over fines, as the airport maintains the system improves traffic flow and offers a free JetParks One drop-off option.