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Marthas Vineyard Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerDukes County
OperatorMartha's Vinyard Transportation Board
ServesMartha's Vineyard
LocationVineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Elevation AMSL67 ft / 20 m
Coordinates41°23′35″N 070°36′52″W / 41.39306°N 70.61444°W / 41.39306; -70.61444
WebsiteMVYairport.com
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
6/24 5,504 1,678 Asphalt
15/33 3,297 1,005 Asphalt
Statistics (2006)
Aircraft operations61,317
Based aircraft67

Martha's Vineyard Airport (IATA: MVY, ICAO: KMVY, FAA LID: MVY) is a public airport located in the middle of the island of Martha's Vineyard, three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Vineyard Haven, in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. This airport is owned by Dukes County and lies on the border between the towns of West Tisbury and Edgartown.[1] It is often used for general aviation but is also served by two commercial airlines.

The call sign has entered into general use as an abbreviation for the island of Martha's Vineyard as well, much like ACK for Nantucket. One of the local radio stations goes by MVY and its in general use as shorthand for the entire island.

History

The airfield was constructed during World War II as a coastal patrol base. The new terminal building, constructed in 2001, replaced an older wooden structure that was the original base operations building. Historical photos and memorabilia are mounted on the western wall of the main hall, near the entrance to the restaurant, and tell the story of the Navy squadrons posted there during the war.

Information and aircraft reports

Marthas Vineyard Airport covers an area of 688 acres (278 ha) which contains two runways: 6/24 measuring 5,504 x 100 ft (1,678 x 30 m) and 15/33 measuring 3,297 x 75 ft (1,005 x 23 m).[1]

For 12-month period ending May 14, 2006, the airport had 61,317 aircraft operations, an average of 167 per day: 54% general aviation, 46% air taxi and <1% military. There are 67 aircraft based at this airport: 75% single engine and 25% multi-engine.[1]

Terminal and facilities

The very small terminal has a restaurant, passenger holding areas, check-in desks and a small luggage claim. The ramp has the ability to hold up to 50 aircraft with about 15 spots reserved for commercial aviation. The air traffic control tower is open from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Operations

The West Tisbury Police Department is in charge of the security of the airport and the ARFF department is staffed by 10 full-time firefighters. The Martha's Vineyard Airport currently operates two fully functional emergency response vehicles.

History

The airfield was constructed during World War II as a coastal patrol base. The new terminal building, constructed in 2001, replaced an older wooden structure that was the original base operations building. Historical photos and memorabilia are mounted on the western wall of the main hall, near the entrance to the restaurant, and tell the story of the Navy squadrons posted there during the war.

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Cape Air Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket
Seasonal: New Bedford, Providence, White Plains
JetBlue Airways Seasonal: New York-JFK [begins May 30][2]
US Airways Express operated by Air Wisconsin Seasonal: Washington-Reagan
US Airways Express operated by Colgan Air Seasonal: New York-LaGuardia

References

  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for MVY PDF, retrieved 2007-03-15
  2. ^ "JetBlue Airways to fly to Martha's Vineyard". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 23 December 2010. Retrieved 24 December 2010.
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