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Nearest Airport to Leicester Forest East: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Leicester Forest East is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 24 km (15 mi) away.

Closest airport EMA East Midlands Airport 24 km · 15 mi · ~26 min by car

Airports near Leicester Forest East

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    East Midlands Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    EMA 24 km15 mi · ~26 min
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    Nottingham City Airport Flag of United KingdomNottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    NQT 34 km21 mi · ~37 min
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    Birmingham Airport Flag of United KingdomBirmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom · International Airports in United Kingdom Meet & Greet →
    BHX 41 km25 mi · ~43 min
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    RAF Wittering Flag of United KingdomPeterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGXT 50 km31 mi · ~54 min
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    RAF Barkston Heath Flag of United KingdomGrantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYE 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
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    RAF Cranwell Flag of United KingdomSleaford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGYD 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
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    RAF Cosford Flag of United KingdomCosford, Shropshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    — 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    Cranfield Airport Flag of United KingdomCranfield, Central Bedfordshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    EGTC 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
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    RAF Waddington Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    WTN 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
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    RAF Coningsby Flag of United KingdomLincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United Kingdom
    QCY 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 34 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Leicester Forest East?

The nearest airport to Leicester Forest East is East Midlands Airport (EMA), about 24 km (15 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Leicester Forest East?

East Midlands Airport (EMA) is 24 km from Leicester Forest East in a straight line — roughly 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Leicester Forest East?

Nottingham City Airport (NQT) — 34 km, Birmingham Airport (BHX) — 41 km and RAF Wittering — 50 km.

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

About 26 min by car for the 24 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.