As global trade became more automated, the ambiguity caused sorting errors. Meanwhile, the airport itself underwent a massive rebranding and physical expansion, moving away from the old "Ringway" identity.
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So, what is happening? Is this a typo? A system glitch? Neither. This is the quietest major logistics update in UK aviation history.
For years, MCR served as the IATA code for Manchester’s multimodal facilities. However, in the strict world of air cargo, confusion was rife. MCR technically refers to the Manchester Metropolitan area rather than the specific airport terminal.
Enter MCD . This is the new IATA-compliant code specifically designated for Manchester Cargo facilities .