East Midlands Airport facts for kids
East Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA, ICAO: EGNX) is a busy international airport in the East Midlands region of England. It helps people travel to many places around the world.
It is located close to Castle Donington in Leicestershire. The airport is about 10 miles (16 km) from Loughborough, 12.5 miles (20 km) from Derby, and 14 miles (22.5 km) from Nottingham. Leicester is about 20 miles (32 km) to the south.
What kind of airport is it?
East Midlands Airport is a popular place for airlines that offer low-cost flights, like Jet2.com and Ryanair. It is also used by companies that arrange holiday trips, such as TUI Airways. These airlines fly to many different places in the UK and across Europe for short trips. Some airlines like BMI Regional, Flybe, and Thomas Cook Airlines also used to have a base here.
The Aeropark
Right next to East Midlands Airport, there is a special place called the Aeropark. It's like an outdoor museum where you can see many different types of old airplanes. It's a great spot for anyone who loves aviation and wants to learn more about aircraft history. You can even get close to the planes and sometimes go inside them!
Images for kids
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A Britannia Airways Boeing 737 flying holiday trips in 1982.
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The air traffic control tower at East Midlands Airport. It helps guide planes safely.
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The airport buildings in 2009 where people check in and depart.
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Inside the check-in hall at the airport.
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A train at East Midlands Parkway railway station, which connects to the airport.
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The Aeropark, where you can see old airplanes.
See also
In Spanish: Aeropuerto de East Midlands para niños
