Introduction and History - East Midlands Airport is
a fast growing UK airports. 11 miles southeast of Derby and 19 miles northwest
of Leicester. Passengers fly on scheduled flights to destinations across
Europe, with over two million people using EMA annually. East Midlands has a
cargo airport with UPS, DHL and TNT. The airport was originally a joint
venture between Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham. In 1965 the airport was a
royal air force base for freight planes. In 1985 Princess Anne opened the new
terminal building. In 1993 the airport was entered into the private sector. In
2000, DHL spent it over at 35 million pounds on a parcel courier hub at the
airport. In 2001, the Manchester Airport group bought the airport for £241
million. The airport is based around 30 miles south of Nottingham. It's near
by cities are Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Sheffield. The airport is
easily accessible via route and rail links.
Facilities - The lost property service is managed by
the information desk. There is a first aid room, children’s play areas and
nursing room for mums. Kids can be amused with crayons and pads in the café..
There are 2 bureaux de in the terminal building. The ATMs are located arrivals
in main terminal building. . Assistance to wheelchair passengers is available
from porters. Disabled parking is provided in the short-term car park. Other
facilities include disabled toilets, a lift, electronically activated
controlled doorways, ambulift, accessible local Link taxis and hearing loops..
.
Food - the main food outlets inside the airport are
as follows: - Restaurants include Bar des Voyageurs, Delice de France, Churnet
Bar and a Meden Food Village. The food hall is on the first floor of the
terminal building which has soup outlet, upper crust, Burger King and County
Kitchen. There is also a traditional British pub.
Shops - the main shops inside the airport are as
follows: The main shops in the check hall include Aviation Gift and Hobby
Centre | Boots the Chemist | Crew.uk | Ilkeston Co-op Travel | International
Currency Exchange | Spar | World News. In the departure lounge there are:-
Duty and Tax Free shopping - Alpha | Dixons | International Currency Exchange
| JudiJudiWorld | Made In Italy | Rohde Shoes | World News |.
Car Parking - Parking for more than 4,000 cars at
the airport.
Business Travellers - The Servisair/GlobeGround has
a Executive Lounge for all departing passengers to relax and use business
facilities - catering for up to 56 people. The executive lounges have business
facilities including writing desks, internet access, telephone and fax. The
Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotel can provide confeencing facilities.
Getting There and Local Travel Connections - getting
there by road is simple... From the North Take the M1 (South) to J24 then A453
signed East Midlands Airport. From London take M1 (North) exit J23a to A453
signed East Midlands Airport. From Birmingham take the M42/A42 (North) then
left at the roundabout signed East Midlands Airport. From the M6 take A50
which changes into the A453. From Nottingham take the A453 which will take you
to the airport. The airport is based 17 south of Derby and 12 miles south west
of Nottingham.. The main train connections are as follows: Loughborough, Long
Eaton, Nottingham and Derby train stations are taxi or bus ride away from the
airport. These stations have the main Intercity trains connecting to locations
across the UK.. To reach the airport by taxi Checker cars Taxis, are available
24 hours a day from the Taxi Office, outside the Arrivals Area.. To use either
bus or coach to get there The 123 Barton bus from Derby to the airport. Air
Line shuttle bus runs between Loughborough and the airport. The Number 5
Nottingham City transport bus runs from the airport to Nottingham.
Local Tourist Attractions Near to East Midlands
International Airport - The Saxon Nottingham began in the late 9th
century. William there conqueror created a Castle in 1067. There medieval town
had fallen manufacturing, markets and skilled craftsmen. Nottingham University
was established in 1948. Tourist attractions include the Castle Museum as well
as their costume and textile museum and the lace centre. The old market square
is an excellent beginning all exploring the city. Outside city its fabulous
parkland is joy to walk through. It is the home of that famous Robin Hood.
Airport Contact Details - the website address is
http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/ and you can call them on (01332 852852).
Nottingham East Midlands Airport - the Official Nottingham East Midlands
Airport Site, one of the fastest growing airports in the UK.. The address of
the airport is Castle Donington, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2SA. The airport
codes are ICAO Code:EGNX and the IATA Code:EMA
