Air Freight from Lutterworth to East Midlands Airport: EMA Collections & Deliveries
For businesses based in Lutterworth and the surrounding logistics corridor, East Midlands Airport (EMA) can be an important gateway for international air freight.
Lutterworth's location close to the M1 and M69 places businesses within one of the UK's most strategically important logistics areas, with strong road connections towards Leicester, Coventry, Northampton and the wider Midlands.
For companies importing or exporting goods, that road connectivity can make East Midlands Airport an important part of the wider supply chain.
WSUK supports businesses requiring air-freight collections from Lutterworth to East Midlands Airport, together with deliveries from EMA back to Lutterworth and surrounding locations.
Lutterworth and the Midlands logistics network
Lutterworth has become closely associated with warehousing, distribution and logistics because of its position around the M1 and M69 corridors.
Businesses operating in and around Lutterworth can connect relatively easily with major commercial areas throughout the Midlands.
For international shipments, however, getting goods to the airport is only one stage of the journey.
Cargo may begin at:
- A Lutterworth warehouse
- A manufacturing facility
- A distribution centre
- An importer or exporter
- A supplier
- A logistics operation
From there, the goods may need to be collected and transported to the relevant freight forwarder or airport cargo facility.
Why East Midlands Airport matters to Lutterworth
East Midlands Airport has established itself as a major UK cargo and express-freight hub.
The airport describes itself as the UK's number one express air-freight hub and handled 413,664 tonnes of cargo during the 2025/26 financial year.
EMA also reports that its location provides access to 85% of the UK population within four hours, supported by its connection to the national road network.
For businesses around Lutterworth, this makes EMA a particularly relevant airport to consider when the shipment and freight arrangements are suited to it.
East Midlands Airport codes
When arranging air freight through EMA, you will commonly see:
IATA: EMA
ICAO: EGNX
Postcode: DE74 2SA
The airport is located near Castle Donington in Leicestershire, close to the M1 and wider Midlands road network.
These details can be useful when arranging airport collections, deliveries and freight documentation.
Air freight collections from Lutterworth to EMA
An export shipment may begin at a Lutterworth business rather than at the airport.
For example, a manufacturer may need finished goods collected for international export.
A distributor may need stock moved from its warehouse to a freight forwarder.
An importer or exporter may have a scheduled shipment that needs to reach an airport cargo facility within an agreed collection window.
WSUK can support the road transport required to connect the Lutterworth collection address with East Midlands Airport.
The exact arrangements will depend on the cargo, vehicle requirements, collection time and instructions provided by the relevant freight forwarder or cargo handler.
Regular air cargo collections from Lutterworth
Businesses with regular international shipments often benefit from having a dependable transport arrangement rather than organising every airport movement separately.
A typical export movement could look like:
Lutterworth warehouse
↓
Cargo collection
↓
Road transport to EMA
↓
Cargo handling
↓
Air freight
↓
International destination
The road journey is therefore an important part of the wider supply chain.
WSUK can support businesses requiring regular logistics movements between Lutterworth and East Midlands Airport.
Air freight deliveries from EMA to Lutterworth
Air freight also works in reverse.
Imported cargo arriving at East Midlands Airport may need to be collected and delivered into a Lutterworth warehouse, distribution centre or business premises.
The final destination could include:
- A warehouse
- Distribution centre
- Manufacturing facility
- Importer's premises
- Business address
- Final customer
Once the airport and relevant cargo-handling processes have been completed, the shipment still needs to travel by road.
WSUK can support air-freight deliveries from East Midlands Airport into Lutterworth and surrounding areas, subject to the requirements of the individual shipment.
The M1 and M69 logistics connection
One of Lutterworth's major advantages for logistics is its position around the M1 and M69.
The M1 provides a major north-south connection through the Midlands, while the M69 connects the Coventry and Leicester areas.
For businesses moving goods to and from East Midlands Airport, this wider motorway network provides an important part of the road logistics infrastructure.
However, the most suitable airport and route will always depend on the individual shipment.
Factors can include:
- Collection location
- Cargo type
- Shipment size
- Vehicle requirements
- Freight forwarder
- Cargo handling
- Airport
- Flight arrangements
- Final destination
- Required delivery time
Lutterworth, Birmingham Airport or Heathrow?
East Midlands Airport isn't automatically the right airport for every Lutterworth shipment.
Businesses may also use Birmingham Airport (BHX) or London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depending on their freight arrangements.
East Midlands Airport
EMA has a major express and cargo operation and is geographically well placed for businesses throughout the Midlands.
Birmingham Airport
BHX can be relevant where the freight service and destination make Birmingham the appropriate gateway.
Heathrow Airport
LHR provides an extensive international network and a substantial cargo operation.
The correct airport should therefore be determined by the overall freight requirement, rather than simply choosing the closest airport.
Our wider guide, [Air Freight from the Midlands: Heathrow, Birmingham & East Midlands Airport Explained], looks at the three airports in more detail.
Lutterworth and the wider logistics region
Lutterworth sits within a wider network of logistics locations including:
Businesses operating across this area may use East Midlands Airport as part of a wider international logistics operation.
For example, cargo could be collected from a Lutterworth warehouse, moved to EMA and then flown internationally.
Imported cargo could return through the same airport before being transported back into Lutterworth for warehousing, manufacturing or onward distribution.
This is where air freight and road logistics need to work together.
Regular air-freight collections and deliveries
For businesses moving air cargo regularly, dependable transport around the airport can be an important part of the supply chain.
WSUK supports logistics movements connected with major UK air-freight gateways, including East Midlands Airport and Heathrow, helping businesses move cargo between their premises, freight facilities and airports.
The service can support both outbound and inbound movements, depending on the requirements of the shipment.
Air Freight from Lutterworth with WSUK
WSUK provides logistics support for businesses in Lutterworth and the surrounding Midlands requiring road transport around their international air-freight movements.
Whether you're exporting goods from a Lutterworth warehouse to East Midlands Airport, or receiving imported cargo from EMA back into your business, the collection and delivery operation needs to work alongside the wider freight process.
With East Midlands Airport continuing to grow its cargo operation, EMA remains an important consideration for businesses operating throughout the Midlands.
Need an air-freight collection from Lutterworth to East Midlands Airport, or a delivery from EMA back to Lutterworth? Contact WSUK to discuss your requirements.