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 East Midlands airport is one of the fastest growing airports in the UK. East Midlands airport is situated
in the centre of the country making the airport easily accessible from other regions. East Midlands airport brings international business and travel opportunities to the
Midlands region. East Midlands airport is the third busiest airport in the UK for cargo. At East Midlands airport passengers can travel direct to over 50 destinations.
East Midlands airport is situated two miles from Junction 24 and one mile from Junction 23a of the M1. East Midlands airport is in close proximity to Nottingham (13 miles),
Derby (17 miles) and Leicester (19 miles).
East Midlands airport was officially opened 1965 by Prince Phillip on the site of a Royal Air Force base. At present East Midlands airport employs over 250 people, there
are over 6,000 people working on and around East Midlands airport. The East Midlands Airport Community Fund Scheme gives out thousands of pounds a year to a variety of
community and environmental projects in the local area. East Midlands Airport operates a Sound Insulation Grants Scheme for residents who live within a certain radius of
the Airport. The scheme helps with buying double and secondary glazing for people living round the area of East Midlands airport.
East Midlands Airport offers business travellers a range of facilities to make their trip easier and more comfortable. Facilities include two dedicated lounges, including
the bmi british midland Euroclass Lounge and the bmi british midland Diamond Club Lounge. Passengers can relax in comfortable surroundings, take advantage of a wide range
of refreshments or use the extensive business facilities available.
TRAINED FIRST-AIDERS
Trained first-aiders available 24 hours a day. Requests for first
aid should be made to the Information Desk.
DEDICATED WIDE CAR-PARKING SPACES
Dedicated wide car-parking spaces in the short-stay car park within
50 metres of the main entrance, for use by disabled badge holders
on long or short stay journeys.
PICK-UP AREA
A pick-up area is provided on the terminal front for the collection
of disabled passengers. Please note that vehicles must not be left
unattended in this area. Anyone wishing to park and wait for passengers
should park in the short stay car park as usual.
DISABLED TOILET FACILITIES
Disabled toilet facilities, lowered telephones and wheelchairs throughout
the terminal.
A LIFT
A lift to provide access to the first floor food hall. The airport
also provides electronically activated and controlled doorways.
AMBULIFT
Ambulift or carrychair for boarding aircraft. (Passengers who require
assistance with boarding should notify their travel agent or airline
at the time of booking.)
WHEELCHAIR
Wheelchair accessible taxis available from Link Cars. Wheelchairs
are available for use by passengers prior to boarding.
HARD OF HEARING LOOPS
Hard of hearing loops are provided throughout the terminal.
SHOPS
There is a wide range of shops in the Main Terminal and the International
Departure Lounge.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
On the first floor of the terminal building there is a food hall
offering a wide range of catering options including Burger King
, County Kitchen, Upper Crust and Covent Garden Soup Outlets. The
Local Hero traditional British pub, also on the first floor, serves
a selection of bar meals.
CHILDREN'S FACILITIES
A children's play area, sponsored by Airtours, is available in the Main Terminal Building. A play area is also available
in the International Departures Lounge which features a large screen showing the Cartoon Network.
CAR HIRE:
Pre-booking your car hire fo your holiday is recommended. To book you car hire online through 123 Car Hire please
click here.
AIRPORT HOTELS:
There are a variety of East Midlands airport hotels that you can book online. Many of our UK airport hotels also
offer a package including airport parking that can cost less than parking alone, or not much more. To book online click
here.
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