East Midlands Airport EMA / EGNX
Nottingham · United Kingdom · Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
4.0Mpax · 2025
H24International · customs & immigrationJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAEGNX / EMA
OperatorManchester Airports Group (MAG)
Coordinates52.8311°N, 1.3281°W
Elevation306 ft · 93 m
Time zoneEurope/London
Passengers / yr3,955,756 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A-1 · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceEGNX — UK AIP (NATS/AIS)
Operating hoursH24
TerminalsSingle passenger terminal; plus dedicated cargo aprons/facilities (DHL hub at west end, UPS/others at east end).
Runways (1)
- 09/27 · 2,894 m / 9,495 ft · 45 m wide · Asphalt · ILS RWY 27 CAT IIIB; RWY 09 CAT I
Airport contact
Located at Castle Donington, Leicestershire, ~13 km from Nottingham/Derby/Leicester.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 5 providers
Swissport
Third-party ramp/baggage and passenger handling at EMA; listed in UK AIP AD 2.4 as a passenger & cargo handling agent. Basic ground handling, turnaround, transit, technical handling, crew/pax meet & assist. · H24
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Jet2.com (self-handling)
In-house self-handling of its own based flights (check-in/front-of-house, ramp, baggage, load control, dispatch); took handling in-house from Menzies, creating ~100 roles and 200+ staff, with an electrified ramp fleet. Not offered to third parties.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Signature Flight Support
Business-aviation ramp handling for visiting GA/corporate aircraft (PPR).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Advantage Flight Support
Ground/VIP handling for executive & GA aircraft (PPR).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Donington Aviation
Corporate/GA ground handling (PPR).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available · 5 providers
Signature Flight Support
Jet A-1 and AVGAS 100LL into-plane via the FBO (FlightAware lists Jet A and 100LL; radio 131.615).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Advantage Flight Support
Fuel arranged via the FBO; FlightAware lists AVGAS 100LL.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Donington Aviation
Own on-airport fuel storage facility: Jet A-1 and Jet A-1 with FSII; pressure and over-wing refuelling for light jets/helicopters. (Own website confirms Jet A-1/FSII; AVGAS not stated on current site though historically associated.)
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Air BP
Named into-plane fuel supplier at EMA in UK AIP AD 2.4 (AVTUR Jet A-1 H24; AVGAS 100LL seasonal hours). Fax •••.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Texaco / Valero Aviation
Named into-plane fuel supplier at EMA in UK AIP AD 2.4 (Texaco/Valero). Alt phone •••, fax •••. Corroborated only via the AIP listing.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
On request
Swissport
De-icing at EMA is 'available by arrangement with handling agents' per the UK AIP; covered within Swissport's ramp portfolio. Not separately confirmed as a published standalone Swissport service line at this station, so treat as on-request.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Available
DHL Air UK / DHL Aviation (UK)
In-house aircraft engineering supporting its freighter fleet; in 2024 leased a unit at EMA's Air Cargo Centre (off Beverley Road) used predominantly for repairs and maintenance, kept separate from the parcel hub.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
On request · 2 providers
DHL Air UK / DHL Aviation (UK)
MRO warehouse facility at EMA's Air Cargo Centre for fleet repairs/maintenance.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Donington Aviation
Aircraft maintenance and hangarage available on prior request.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Component shops & overhaul
Available
TP Aerospace Technics UK Ltd
Wheels & brakes shop — dedicated MRO for aircraft wheel and brake overhaul/repair (carbon and steel brakes, wheel assemblies); ~1,100 sqm facility at Castle Donington (Trent Lane Industrial Estate, DE74 2NP), close to East Midlands Airport; confirmed via UK Companies House (co. no. •••, active, registered at this address). TP Aerospace's first and only UK site, operational since April 2019, opened as part of the company's 2018 "Green Sunrise" global expansion. UK CAA Part-145 approved for wheel/brake overhaul work; exact approval reference number and class-rating scope unconfirmed via public sources — annual throughput capacity also unconfirmed (company statements reference storage capacity in the low thousands of units, not a verified per-year overhaul figure).
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Verified 6 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Available
Swissport
Aircraft cabin/night cleaning at the EMA station (corroborated by recurring Swissport aircraft night-cleaning and cleaning-agent job postings based at East Midlands).
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Ground support equipment
Available · 2 providers
Swissport
Operates ramp GSE in support of its own handling operation at EMA.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
DHL Air UK / DHL Aviation (UK)
Operates and maintains a large GSE fleet (tugs, high-loaders, pushback) at the hub, with an ongoing electrification programme.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling
Available · 2 providers
Swissport
Main third-party cargo warehouse handler at EMA since 2013; in April 2025 trebled capacity by moving into an expanded on-site facility (caster-deck for ~60 ULD positions, automated speed lane). Handles ~37,000 tonnes/yr for carriers including Saudia Cargo, Ethiopian Cargo, Atlas Air and One Air; general/special/temp-controlled/express. · H24
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
DHL Air UK / DHL Aviation (UK)
Operates its main UK integrator/express hub at EMA (largest dedicated cargo operation in the UK; ~500,000 sq ft across the airport). Listed in UK AIP AD 2.4 as cargo handling agent (DHL Aviation). Also now provides the aircraft/cargo handling previously run by Aviation Solutions, brought in-house at DHL Aviation EMA. · H24
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Not listed
Flight support
Available · 3 providers
Signature Flight Support
FBO for general & business aviation (handling, crew/pax facilities); listed in UK AIP AD 2.4 as a general & executive aviation handling agent. Fax •••.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Advantage Flight Support
Licensed FBO (EGNX/EMA) for corporate, business & general aviation; listed in UK AIP AD 2.4 as a general & executive aviation handling agent. AIP contact ••• / mobile •••.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Donington Aviation
FBO for general & executive aviation with hangarage; listed in UK AIP AD 2.4 as a general & executive aviation handling agent (and AIP oil supplier, grades 100/W80/W100). ~30 years GA experience. Building 33, Dakota Road, EMA, DE74 2SA.
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Verified 3 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed
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