East Midlands Airport is a finalist for Airport of the Year in two national awards

EMA served 4.077m passenger in 2023/24, an increase of 22% on the previous year.

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is in the running to be the UK’s best airport in two national awards.

The National Transport Awards and the Travel Industry Awards by TTG have both shortlisted EMA in their Airport of the Year categories.

EMA’s Managing Director Steve Griffiths said: “We’ve had a fantastic year, increasing our passenger numbers to above 4m for the first time since the pandemic and bolstering our position as the UK’s number one air freight hub.

“Being finalists in these prestigious national awards is already great recognition for the exceptional work our brilliant people have done in helping customers have an easy and enjoyable experience going on holiday from EMA and supporting UK trade with our unrivalled cargo operation, while continuing to be a good neighbour to our surrounding communities.”

East Midlands Aiport is also a finalist in the Positive Impact category of the Travel Industry Awards.

Over the past year, the airport has launched a £120m investment programme including improvements to customer facilities and security arrangements, as well as upgrading its Air Traffic Control equipment, runway and taxiways.

EMA served 4.077m passenger in 2023/24, an increase of 22% on the previous year.