Manchester (MAN) is a key hub for air travel in the northwest of England, with its catchment area extending into the Midlands and the northeast. The airport is among the busiest in the UK, typically ranking third in terms of passenger numbers behind London Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) in first and second place. With two runways longer than 3,000 meters, it can handle all sorts of long-haul flights.