East Midlands Airport (EMA) is set to close for six eight-hour periods in early 2025 so runway upgrades can take place.

The dates in the New Year have been co-ordinated with airlines and timed to coincide with periods when there are no flights.

Essential maintenance routinely takes place on an annual basis and is normally conducted overnight to minimise disruption.

However, this year, the airport will carry out these necessary works, as well as further airfield upgrades as part of EMA’s £120m investment programme, during daylight hours over extended periods.

They say runway, taxiway and aircraft stands handle around 200 passenger and cargo flights a day which take a toll on the wear and tear of the airfield assets.

EMA will be closed between 10am and 6pm on the following dates:

• January 8
• January 15
• January 22
• January 29
• February 5
• February 12

EMA’s Asset Management Director James Ayre said: “We have been planning for these critical works for nine months.

“The selected dates and times have been chosen to minimise disruption to our passengers and cargo operations.

“We appreciate the understanding and cooperation of all affected parties as we carry out these vital improvements at East Midlands Airport.”