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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
