East Midlands (EGNX/EMA) — East Midlands, United Kingdom
East Midlands (EGNX/EMA) serves East Midlands, United Kingdom. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 306 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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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
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 134.175 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 122.675 MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- 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
- GENDEC 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.
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.
Airport Services
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United Kingdom Permit Requirements
- 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 flights generally exempt from permit requirements. PPR may be needed at some airports.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for East Midlands (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.
- How long is the runway at EGNX?
- The main runway at East Midlands (09/27) measures 9491 X 148.
- 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.