Nottingham City Airport
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Nottingham City Airport
Nottinghamshire's compact general aviation and charter hub.
- ›Located at Tollerton, roughly 5 miles south of Nottingham city centre.
- ›Primarily serves general aviation, flight training, and private charter operations.
- ›Has historical roots in wartime RAF use during the Second World War.
- ›East Midlands Airport, not Nottingham City Airport, handles the region's major commercial traffic.
- ›Home to several flying clubs and aviation training organisations.
Nottingham City Airport, also known as Nottingham Airport, is a small general aviation facility serving the city of Nottingham and the surrounding East Midlands region. Historically used for light aircraft, flight training, and private charter operations, it occupies a modest footprint compared to the larger East Midlands Airport located nearby. The airfield plays a supporting role in regional aviation rather than serving scheduled commercial airline traffic.
- General Aviation Terminal — A small single facility handling private, charter, and flight training operations for the airport.
- Taxi and private hire from Nottingham city centre (approximately 4 miles)
- Local bus services connecting to Nottingham suburbs
- Car rental available via nearby providers in Nottingham
- Private chauffeur and transfer services bookable in advance
- Hilton Nottingham
- Doubletree by Hilton Nottingham Gateway
- Holiday Inn Nottingham
- Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre
- Ibis Nottingham Centre
Dining options within the airfield itself are extremely limited given its general aviation status, with basic refreshments available on-site. Visitors are better served by the wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and pubs in Nottingham city centre, just a short drive away. The nearby suburb of West Bridgford also offers a strong selection of independent eateries and bars.
- Confirm all operational details directly with the airport before arrival, as facilities are minimal compared to commercial airports.
- East Midlands Airport (EMA) handles all scheduled commercial flights in the region and may be a more practical option for most travellers.
- Arrange transport in advance as on-site facilities and passing taxis are limited at this small airfield.
- Check weather conditions carefully, as smaller airfields can be more susceptible to operational disruptions in poor visibility or wind.
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Nottingham Airport, also known as Nottingham City Airport, is a municipal airport located in Tollerton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Nottingham City Centre, and signposted on the A52 at Trent Bridge and on the A606 - this makes it one of the closest airports to a city centre in the UK. Although operating under a temporary fixed-wing embargo, the aerodrome is equipped for private aviation, business aviation and flight instruction and continues rotary operations for civilian, military, and emergency services.
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