Information about East Midlands Airport

Facts about East Midlands Airport

IATA:

EMA

ICAO:

EGNX

City:

Derby

Region:

Leicestershire

Country:

England

Country Code:

GB

Type:

Commercial Airport

Timezone:

Europe/London

Latitude:

52.828801

Longitude:

-1.331878

GPS Coordinates:

52°50' N, 01°20' W

Passenger Category:

International Airport

Role:

International Airport

The historical and tourist importance of the area

The airport provides convenient access to Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, each offering distinctive historic and cultural attractions. Nearby attractions include Donington Park, the National Trust property of Calke Abbey and the historic village of Melbourne. The wider region contains Sherwood Forest, the Peak District and numerous historic country houses and castles. The East Midlands also has an important industrial and transport heritage associated with railways, mining and manufacturing.

Food, shopping and when to visit

Derby, Leicester and Nottingham provide extensive restaurants, cafés, pubs, markets and shopping facilities, with South Asian, British, Italian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and other international cuisines widely represented. Late spring through early autumn is particularly suitable for exploring the surrounding countryside, country houses and historic towns, while museums, shopping and cultural attractions provide year-round activities.

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