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Nearest Airport to Derby: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 14 km (9 mi) away.

Closest airport EMA East Midlands Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car

Airports near Derby

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East Midlands Airport Nottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
EMA 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
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Nottingham City Airport Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
NQT 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
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Birmingham Airport Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
BHX 55 km34 mi · ~59 min
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RAF Barkston Heath Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYE 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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RAF Cosford Cosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
— 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 09 min
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RAF Cranwell Sleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGYD 67 km42 mi · ~1 h 12 min
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RAF Waddington Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
WTN 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
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Manchester Airport Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
MAN 72 km44 mi · ~1 h 17 min
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RAF Wittering Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGXT 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
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RAF Shawbury Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
EGOS 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

Park Hall Airstrip9.7 km
Riding Bank Farm Airstrip11 km
Derby Airfield · EGBD12 km
Holly Meadow Farm Airstrip15 km
Ripley Airfield17 km
Brook Farm Airstrip17 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Derby; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Derby?

The nearest airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 14 km (9 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Derby?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 14 km from Derby in a straight line — roughly 15 min by car.

What other airports are near Derby?

Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 27 km, Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 55 km and RAF Barkston Heath — 62 km.

How long does it take to get from Derby to East Midlands Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.