FAQs
Do you offer tours of the airport?
Due to heightened security, we are unable to offer tours of the airport. We do, however, have an on-line tour of the airport.
Is there a viewing balcony at the airport?
The viewing balcony was removed several years ago and there is no longer an indoor facility from which to view the planes. The nearby Aeropark is a fantastic vantage point.
What are the Aeropark’s opening times?
The Aeropark is open between May and September at the following times:
Thursdays 10am until 5pm
Saturdays 12noon until 5pm and
Sundays 10.30am until 7pm
During winter months, October to April, the opening hours are reduced to: Sundays 10.30am to 5pm or dusk (whichever is earlier).
Entrance to the park is only £2 for over 15’s, car parking is free (please note entrance fees vary on special event days and for large groups).
Who runs the Aeropark?
The Aeropark is staffed by a small group of volunteers, the Aeropark Volunteers Association (AVA). Not only does the AVA run our public open days, they also restore and maintain all the aircraft on display.
Where can I get more information on the Airport Trail?
Please refer to the Environment section within Community on this website. Or simply click on this link and we’ll take you straight there.
Where can I get more information on local transport to and from the airport?
Simply visit the To / From Airport section on this site for full information.
Do you offer work experience at the Airport?
Yes. See the Education pages in our Community section for details.
Find out more about work experience placements
I’m interested in working at the airport. Where can I find out about jobs?
Please see Working at the airport section of this website.
See a list of our current vacancies >
Where can I find out about information on the Community Fund?
Simply visit the Community Relations section on this site.
Find out about our Community Fund >
Do you offer talks to students?
Unfortunately, at present we are unable to accept requests to speak with students. We are hoping to create a student pack for BTEC and NVQ level in Travel and Tourism in the near future.
In the meantime, you can check out our interactive airport tour >
Do you offer talks to local groups?
We visit local groups such as Probus and the WI within a ten mile radius of the airport, and are available for talks between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.
For further information, please contact:
Email: community@eastmidlandsairport.com
Post: Community Relations, Building 34, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA.
Do you fund professional sports people?
Currently our approach is to support grass roots, scholarship-level and semi-professional athletes.
How can I request a copy of the Community Flyer newsletter?
Simply write or email us and we’ll add you to our mailing list to receive regular copies of the Community Flyer.
Email: community@eastmidlandsairport.com
Post: Community Relations, Building 34, East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA.