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Humberside Airport

Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

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Humberside Airport

Grimsby, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
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Regional gateway serving Humberside and Lincolnshire.

Opened
1974
Location
Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Humberside Airport is a regional airport located near Kirmington, North Lincolnshire, serving the wider Humber region including Grimsby, Hull, and Scunthorpe. It handles a mix of scheduled passenger services, charter flights, and significant general aviation and offshore helicopter operations supporting the North Sea energy industry. The airport has historically offered routes to European destinations and domestic UK cities, though its scheduled network has fluctuated over the years. Its offshore helicopter operations have long been a core part of its activity, given its proximity to North Sea oil and gas infrastructure. Humberside Airport is owned and operated by Eastern Airways, which acquired it in 2012, making it one of the few UK regional airports owned by an airline. Eastern Airways has used it as a base for both its passenger and charter operations.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling all passenger departures and arrivals.
Getting to & from
The airport is served by road via the A18, with bus and taxi connections available to Grimsby, Hull, and surrounding areas.
Airlines here
Eastern Airways is the primary carrier, operating scheduled domestic and European routes, while offshore helicopter operators serve the North Sea energy sector.
Notable facts
  • ›Humberside Airport is owned by Eastern Airways, making it unusual as an airline-owned regional airport.
  • ›The airport plays a significant role in supporting North Sea offshore oil and gas operations via helicopter flights.
  • ›It is located near the village of Kirmington in North Lincolnshire, not directly in Grimsby.
  • ›The airport's IATA code HUY reflects its historic association with the Humberside region.
  • ›Passenger numbers have been relatively modest, typically in the low hundreds of thousands per year.
Official website Wikipedia
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Gateway to the Humber estuary, bridging Yorkshire and Lincolnshire skies

Humberside Airport, situated between Grimsby and Hull in North Lincolnshire, has served the region since 1974, operating from a site with roots in wartime aviation. It functions as the primary commercial airport for the Humber region, supporting both passenger routes and significant offshore energy industry traffic to North Sea installations. Despite its modest size, it plays a vital logistical role for the energy sector and offers connections to key UK and European destinations.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all passenger check-in, arrivals, departures, and offshore crew movements under one roof.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services from the terminal forecourt to Grimsby, Hull, and surrounding areas
  • Pre-booked private hire cars via local operators
  • Car rental desks available at the terminal
  • Limited bus connections to Barnetby and Brigg with onward rail links
  • Park and ride car parks adjacent to the terminal
Nearby Hotels
  • Forest Pines Hotel & Golf Resort, Broughton
  • Premier Inn Scunthorpe
  • Holiday Inn Grimsby
  • Best Western Barnby Moor
Dining

Inside the terminal, a small café and bar offer hot meals, sandwiches, and beverages for departing passengers, with options suited to early offshore flight schedules. The surrounding North Lincolnshire countryside offers traditional pub dining in nearby villages such as Barnetby le Wold and Brigg. For wider choice, Grimsby and Hull city centres are within roughly 30 minutes by car.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure as the terminal is small and security queues can still form unexpectedly during peak offshore shifts.
  • Car hire availability can be limited — book well in advance, especially for weekdays when energy sector demand is high.
  • Barnetby railway station is the closest rail point, about 2 miles away, but taxi transfers are your best option as bus links are infrequent.
  • Check your airline's baggage policy carefully — offshore operators often have strict equipment and weight restrictions separate from standard passenger rules.
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Route map (4 destinations)

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Routes

HUY → AMSAZ · F70
HUY → JERBE · E75
HUY → AMSKL · F70
HUY → ABZT3 · J41 S20
HUY → NWIT3 · S20
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Humberside Airport
Encyclopaedia

Humberside Airport is an international airport at Kirmington in North Lincolnshire, England, 10 NM from Grimsby (east), Hull (north) and Scunthorpe (west). It is also 28 miles from Lincoln, the county's largest city.

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