Martha's Vineyard Airport
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| Martha's Vineyard Airport | |
|---|---|
| Name | Martha's Vineyard Airport |
| Iata | MVY |
| Icao | KMVY |
| Faa | MVY |
| Type | Public |
| Owner | Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Operator | Dukes County, Massachusetts |
| Location | Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts |
| Elevation | 67 |
| Coordinates | 41°23′35″N 070°36′52″W |
Martha's Vineyard Airport is a public airport located in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, serving Martha's Vineyard and nearby Nantucket. The airport is owned and operated by Dukes County, Massachusetts, and is a key transportation hub for the Cape Cod and Islands region, with connections to Boston, New York City, and other major Northeastern United States cities, including Providence, Rhode Island and Hartford, Connecticut. The airport is also an important base for Cape Air, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines, which offer regular flights to Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. Additionally, the airport is served by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which provide connections to Atlanta, Detroit, and Washington, D.C..
Overview
The airport is situated on approximately 715 acres of land, with one asphalt runway, and offers a range of amenities, including car rental services from companies like Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, and Avis, as well as taxis and shuttle buses to nearby Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, Edgartown, Massachusetts, and Chilmark, Massachusetts. The airport is also home to several fixed-base operators (FBOs), including Cape Air, which provides air charter services to destinations like Nantucket Memorial Airport and Provincetown Municipal Airport. Furthermore, the airport has connections to nearby Martha's Vineyard Hospital and Falmouth Hospital, and is also close to popular attractions like Gay Head Lighthouse and Aquinnah Cliffs. The airport's proximity to Woods Hole, Massachusetts and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution also makes it a convenient hub for researchers and scientists traveling to the area.
History
The airport has a rich history, dating back to the 1940s, when it was first established as a military airfield during World War II. The airport was later converted to a civilian airport, and has since undergone several expansions and renovations, including the addition of a new terminal building in the 1990s, designed by Gensler. The airport has also been served by a range of airlines over the years, including Eastern Air Lines, Pan American World Airways, and US Airways, which have provided connections to destinations like Miami International Airport, New York LaGuardia Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport. The airport has also been impacted by significant events, such as the September 11 attacks, which led to increased security measures and changes in air travel regulations, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in reduced air traffic and changes in travel restrictions.
Facilities
The airport's facilities include a single terminal building, which offers a range of amenities, including food and beverage options, retail shops, and baggage claim areas. The airport also has a fuel farm and maintenance facilities, which are used by airlines and general aviation operators, including NetJets and Flexjet. The airport's air traffic control tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is responsible for managing air traffic in the Northeastern United States, including at nearby Boston Logan International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport. Additionally, the airport has a fire station and emergency medical services (EMS) facilities, which are staffed by trained personnel from the Dukes County, Massachusetts fire department and EMS services.
Airlines and Destinations
The airport is served by a range of airlines, including Cape Air, JetBlue Airways, and American Airlines, which offer regular flights to destinations like Logan International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. The airport is also served by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, which provide connections to Atlanta, Detroit, and Washington, D.C.. Additionally, the airport is a hub for charter airlines like Elite Airways and Rectrix Aviation, which offer air charter services to destinations like Nantucket Memorial Airport and Provincetown Municipal Airport. The airport's connections to nearby New York City and Boston also make it a convenient hub for business travelers and tourists traveling to the area, with easy access to attractions like Times Square, Central Park, and Fenway Park.
Statistics
The airport handles a significant volume of air traffic, with over 50,000 aircraft operations per year, including commercial airline flights, general aviation traffic, and military operations. The airport is also a major economic driver for the Martha's Vineyard region, generating millions of dollars in revenue each year and supporting hundreds of jobs, both directly and indirectly, in industries like tourism, hospitality, and aviation. The airport's connections to nearby Cape Cod and Islands also make it an important hub for regional transportation, with links to Steamship Authority and Hy-Line Cruises ferries, which provide service to Nantucket and Hyannis, Massachusetts. Furthermore, the airport's proximity to Woods Hole, Massachusetts and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution also makes it a convenient hub for researchers and scientists traveling to the area, with connections to institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.