East Midlands is the airport for Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, and it is open around the clock. Private jet charter at East Midlands Airport offers a 2,894 metre runway, 24-hour customs, and two FBOs, with no PPR listed and no slot restrictions on business aviation.
The airport is six minutes from the M1. Advantage Flight Support and Signature East Midlands both handle private flights, and Charter-A chooses between them and arranges the paperwork. Late arrivals, early starts and international clearance are all straightforward to plan here. We will confirm timings and any noise restrictions at quote stage.
Flying privately from East Midlands
The airport is open 24 hours, with customs, handling and Jet A-1 all available at any hour. Signature East Midlands operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and Advantage Flight Support also runs around the clock. No slots are needed, since business aviation is exempt from the airline slot rules.
Advantage is at Viscount Road and Signature is at Building 33, Dakota Road, where the private jet terminal has a crew room, a surveilled ramp, hangar parking and on-site customs assistance. Jets that do not meet Chapter 3 noise certification are not permitted between 2300 and 0700 local.
East Midlands airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)East Midlands Airport at a glance
| Location | East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2SA |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EGNX · IATA EMA |
| Region | Midlands (East Midlands), England, United Kingdom |
| Nearest city | Nottingham / Derby / Leicester — 6 min from the M1 |
| Opening hours | Airport 24 hours (customs and handling H24; Jet A-1 H24). Signature East Midlands 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; Advantage Flight Support 24-hour operation. No slot restrictions |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – on site |
| Runway | 09/27 – 2,894 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — 2,894 m runway, 24-hour airport with 24-hour customs and two FBOs |
| Handling / FBO | Advantage Flight Support (independent FBO) · Signature East Midlands (FBO) |
| Private terminal | Advantage Flight Support FBO, Viscount Road (corporate, business and private flights) and Signature East Midlands, Building 33, Dakota Road (private jet terminal, crew room, surveilled ramp, hangar parking, on-site customs assistance) |
| Airport website | eastmidlandsairport.com |
Details checked 29 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (aurora.nats.co.uk, signatureaviation.com, fly-advantage.com). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Nottingham / Derby / Leicester
The airport sits between three cities, Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, in England's East Midlands. The M1 is six minutes away, which puts the whole region, as well as the Peak District and Derbyshire, in easy reach for business or a day out. East Midlands Airport is well placed for business travellers visiting the region's universities, manufacturers and logistics centres, as well as for visitors to Sherwood Forest, Leicestershire or Derbyshire. A private car or helicopter transfer can be arranged with the flight.
Private jet flight times from East Midlands
| To | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 270 nm · 500 km | 1 hr | 55 min |
| Geneva | 490 nm · 910 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Nice | 645 nm · 1,200 km | 2 hr 05 min | 1 hr 45 min |
| Palma de Mallorca | 815 nm · 1,510 km | 2 hr 35 min | 2 hr 10 min |
| Málaga | 980 nm · 1,810 km | 3 hr 05 min | 2 hr 35 min |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
Charter-A matches the aircraft to the runway, the number of passengers and how far you are flying. For UK and near-European sectors from East Midlands that usually means one of the turboprops, very light jets or light jets; longer flights and larger groups step up to midsize jets and heavy jets.
East Midlands: your questions answered
Is East Midlands Airport open 24 hours?
Yes. Customs, handling and Jet A-1 are all available 24 hours and both FBOs operate around the clock. There is no slot restriction on business aviation, which suits late or early flights.
Do private jets need slots at East Midlands?
No. Business aviation is exempt from the slot rules that apply to airline traffic, and handling is simply arranged with an FBO. Charter-A books the FBO as part of your flight.
Are there noise restrictions at East Midlands Airport?
Jets that do not meet Chapter 3 noise certification are not permitted between 2300 and 0700 local. Most modern business jets do meet it, and we will check your aircraft at quote stage.
How long is the flight from East Midlands to Paris by private jet?
About 1 hr in a light jet and 55 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 270 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for East Midlands Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for East Midlands Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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