Airport begins expansion works

Artist's impression of how the rear of the hall will look

East Midlands Airport (EMA) has invested around £3 million in a project to double the size of its immigration hall.

Work has now begun to expand the facility ahead of next year’s summer season.

The airport says the expansion is intended to future-proof the hall to help facilitate future growth.

The main body of the building is part of the original terminal that opened in 1965. It was modified in 2008 when baggage reclaim and an arrivals frontage were extended and a new transport interchange and bus waiting area were created.

Geoff Moss, EMA’s assets director, said: “We’re delighted that work is now underway to build an extension on to the immigration hall. This much-needed improvement will be welcomed by the 4.9 million passengers who pass through it each year. Not only will the arrivals experience be better for passengers, but the new building will also smarten up the airport estate.”

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