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East Midlands (EGNX/EMA) — East Midlands, United Kingdom

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
124
Runways
09/27
Elevation
306 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
66 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 61 on the ground · busiest hour 06:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EGNX
  • Name: East Midlands
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 52.8311
  • Longitude: -1.32806
  • Elevation: 306 ft
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Municipality: East Midlands
  • IATA Code: EMA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/London
  • Distance from City: 32.3 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 09/27

  • Designation: 09/27
  • Dimensions: 9491 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NULL
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 124.000 MHz
  • Ground: 121.900 MHz
  • Operations: 134.175 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 122.675 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.eastmidlandsairport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: £8.50-£12.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge £85
  • Parking Fee: £0.50-£1.20 per tonne MTOW per hour; first 2 hours may be free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: GBP
  • Remarks: Noise surcharges may apply for Chapter 3 aircraft. VAT at 20% applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: 24-hour availability. Multiple suppliers. Volume discounts available for uplift over 5,000 liters.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: Yes
  • Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. No formal curfew. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EGBB

  • ICAO: EGBB
  • Name: Birmingham
  • Distance (NM): 27.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site. GAR required for GA flights from outside UK/CTA.

EGCC

  • ICAO: EGCC
  • Name: Manchester
  • Distance (NM): 46.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: UK Border Force on-site 24h. GAR required for GA arrivals from outside UK/CTA.

EGNJ

  • ICAO: EGNJ
  • Name: Humberside
  • Distance (NM): 56.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGGP

  • ICAO: EGGP
  • Name: Liverpool
  • Distance (NM): 62.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

EGNM

  • ICAO: EGNM
  • Name: Leeds Bradford
  • Distance (NM): 63.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: GAR (General Aviation Report) required for all international flights. eAPIS/API submission required. UK Border Force present at major airports; advance notification required for GA arrivals.

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United Kingdom Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days (ad hoc charter); 5 working days (experimental/non-standard); longer for first-time applicants
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.

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Active NOTAMs

C6539/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TANGO TAXILANE CLOSED. NOTAM WILL BE SUPERSEDED BY AIP SUP WEF 12 NOV 2026.
2026-10-12 00:00 UTC 2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
C6216/27
info
EAST MIDLANDS CTA/CTR/ATZ DEACTIVATED. AD CLSD.
2027-02-24 10:00 UTC 2027-02-24 18:00 UTC
C6214/27
info
EAST MIDLANDS CTA/CTR/ATZ DEACTIVATED. AD CLSD
2027-01-06 10:00 UTC 2027-01-20 18:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at EGNX?
The tower frequency at East Midlands is 124 MHz.
What fuel is available at EGNX?
East Midlands offers Jet A-1.
Does EGNX require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports. Permit details for United Kingdom
Where is EGNX located?
East Midlands (EGNX) is located in East Midlands, United Kingdom.
What is the IATA code for EGNX?
The IATA code for East Midlands is EMA.
Does EGNX have an ILS approach?
Yes, East Midlands has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 09/27.
Is EGNX a port of entry?
Yes, East Midlands is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.