DURHAM TEES AIRPORT GUIDE (MME)

QUICK FACTS

Name: Durham Tees
Valley Airport
IATA Code: MME
ICAO Code: EGNV
Opened: 1941
Terminals: 1
Runways: 1
Destinations served:40+
Passengers: 1m (2007)

FACILITIES

Parking

Durham Tees Airport parking offers some of the finest facilities available. Valet parking is one of the amenities that have been helping to draw repeat customers to Durham Tees Airport parking terminal. Two distinct car parks are available for passengers’ use in the airport vicinity. The main car park is set across from the terminal building, while the car park for dropping off or picking up passengers is situated beside the terminal building. Drivers are not charged for using this side car park for up to 15 minutes. Blue-badge holders may opt for parking bays in the Park and Stay area near the Durham Tees Airport.

Entertainment

While waiting for your flight at Durham Tees Airport, you may want to have a taste of the tempting hot and cold snacks offered at Café Express located in the departure lounge. It is an ideal place to grab a bite or look for something more filling. Found in the main concourse of the Durham Tees Airport terminal building is Café Oasis. It offers refreshments of all sorts any time of the day. If you need to fend off sleep by taking a sip of coffee at UK’s number one coffee chain, Costa Coffee is the right place for you. Or you may opt for a different boost provided by beers and ales on offer at Yard of Ale, located in both the departure lounge and check-in hall of the Durham Tees Airport.

Internal Transport

Another fantastic service here is the free shuttles that will transport weary travelers to and from their cars that are parked in Durham Tees Airport parking area. In actuality, only a few passengers employ these shuttle services since Durham Tees Airport parking area is actually easily within walking distance to and from the arrival/departure building.

But despite the near proximity of the terminal, those with lots of heavy and burdensome luggage, with children or for disabled persons traveling, these shuttle services a much needed relief from the ordeal of walking even in a short distance. You may also request for Durham Tees Airport parking terminal wheelchairs or an ambulift system in case when there is a need to lift passengers up to an aircraft door. The terminal building itself is quite small, so all transfers can be managed on foot.

Departure Lounges

Only two minutes walk from the Durham Tees Airport departure gates, the Servisair Executive Lounge makes room for a more relaxing pre-flight experience. This stylish lounges will provide you the chance to enjoy the business facilities and quality surroundings regardless of your travel destination, class or airline. At Durham Tees Airport Servisair Executive Lounge, you can catch up with the latest news, have a drink or two or just simply relax before boarding on a flight. This is a good refuge for both leisure and business travelers amidst the bustle from the main lounge. Sixty comfortable seats are provided along with a bar area, newspapers and magazines. Flight information screens and a television set are also displayed here, while the lounge also offers internet and telephone access.