East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Connecting the Heart of England
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is a key international hub located at the meeting point of three counties: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. It is the go-to airport for travelers from across the Midlands looking for easy access to European holiday destinations.
Did You Know?
- The Cargo Giant: EMA is the UK’s number one airport for dedicated air cargo. While you sleep, it becomes one of the busiest hubs in Europe, handling over 440,000 tonnes of goods every year for giants like DHL, UPS, and Royal Mail.
- Aeropark Discovery: Right next to the runway is the Aeropark, an aviation museum where you can see historic aircraft like the Avro Vulcan and Hawker Hunter while watching modern jets take off.
- Perfect Location: It is one of the most accessible airports in the country, situated just off the M1 motorway, making it a convenient choice for millions of people living in the “Golden Triangle.”
- Sustainable Ambitions: EMA was the first UK airport to be certified as carbon neutral for its ground operations, famously utilizing its own on-site wind turbines to generate power.
Why Choose East Midlands?
- Easy Access: Excellent road links and dedicated “Skylink” bus services that run 24/7 from Nottingham, Leicester, and Derby.
- Holiday Focused: A major base for low-cost carriers like Ryanair and Jet2, offering a huge range of summer sun and winter sun destinations.
- Compact & Efficient: Despite its massive cargo operation, the passenger terminal is compact, easy to navigate, and very family-friendly.