Airports In Massachusetts: How Many Are There?

Massachusetts has a lot of airports. There are eight airports offering year-round commercial and charter flights, and 39 airports in total. Boston Airport is the only one with significant traffic compared to other US airports, and it is one of the top 20 busiest US airports. As of 2009, there were 37 public-use airports, 184 private landing areas, and 2 seaplane bases in Massachusetts.

There are 37 public-use airports in Massachusetts

Boston International Airport is the largest airport in the New England area and one of the top 20 busiest US airports. Massachusetts also has 184 private landing areas and two seaplane bases.

Some of the other airports in Massachusetts include Laurence G. Hanscom Field, Walter J. Koladza Airport, Manchester–Boston Regional Airport, and Martha's Vineyard Airport.

There are 273 airports in neighbouring New Hampshire, and 696 in Nebraska.

Boston Airport handles the majority of international flights

Massachusetts has eight airports offering year-round commercial and charter flights. Out of those eight, Boston Airport handles the majority of international flights to Massachusetts. It is the only airport with significant traffic compared to other USA airports. The other airports in Massachusetts are focused mostly on regional and domestic seasonal routes. Boston International Airport is the largest airport in the New England Area and one of the top 20 busiest US airports.

The airport offers flights from a range of airlines, including Cape Air, jetBlue, American Eagle and Delta Connection. Boston Airport is one of seven major airports in Massachusetts. As of 2009, there were 37 public-use airports, 184 private landing areas, and 2 seaplane bases in Massachusetts. 24 of the public-use airports are government-owned, either by municipalities or the Massachusetts Port Authority.

There are a total of 39 airports in Massachusetts, including smaller airports such as Laurence G. Hanscom Field and Walter J. Koladza Airport. A list of Massachusetts airports includes:

• Granville Airport
• Parlin Field
• Portsmouth International Airport
• Concord Municipal Airport
• Skyhaven Airport
• Danbury Municipal Airport
• Kingston-Ulster Airport
• Westchester County Airport
• William H Morse State Airport
• Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport
• Pittsfield Municipal Airport
• Harriman-and-West Airport
• Great Barrington Airport
• Stormville Airport
• Sky Acres Airport
• Duanesburg Airport
• Myricks Airport
• Montauk Airport
• Meriden Markham Municipal Airport
• Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
• Simsbury Airport
• Westerly State Airport
• Martha's Vineyard Airport
• Fitchburg Municipal Airport

24 public-use airports are government-owned

Massachusetts has 37 public-use airports, 184 private landing areas, and 2 seaplane bases. 24 of the public-use airports are government-owned, either by municipalities or the Massachusetts Port Authority.

The state has eight airports offering year-round commercial and charter flights, with Boston Airport being the only one with significant traffic compared to other US airports. It handles the majority of international flights to Massachusetts.

There are 39 airports in Massachusetts, including the seven major airports and the smaller ones, such as Laurence G. Hanscom Field and Walter J. Koladza Airport.

Some of the other airports in Massachusetts include:

• Portsmouth International Airport
• Concord Municipal Airport
• Skyhaven Airport
• Danbury Municipal Airport
• Kingston-Ulster Airport
• Westchester County Airport
• William H Morse State Airport
• Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport
• Pittsfield Municipal Airport
• Harriman-and-West Airport
• Great Barrington Airport
• Stormville Airport
• Sky Acres Airport
• Duanesburg Airport
• Myricks Airport
• Montauk Airport
• Meriden Markham Municipal Airport
• Manchester–Boston Regional Airport
• Simsbury Airport
• Westerly State Airport
• Martha's Vineyard Airport
• Fitchburg Municipal Airport

The largest airport in Massachusetts is Boston International Airport

Massachusetts has eight airports offering year-round commercial and charter flights. Out of those eight, Boston International Airport is the largest airport in the New England area and one of the top 20 busiest US airports. It handles the majority of international flights to Massachusetts. The other airports in Massachusetts are focused mostly on regional and domestic seasonal routes.

Boston International Airport is the only airport in Massachusetts with significant traffic compared to other US airports. Cape Air, jetBlue, American Eagle and Delta Connection are just some of the airlines serving these airports.

There are 39 airports in Massachusetts in total, including smaller airports such as Laurence G. Hanscom Field and Walter J. Koladza Airport. As of 2009, there were 37 public-use airports, 184 private landing areas, and 2 seaplane bases in Massachusetts.

There are 184 private landing areas

Massachusetts has eight airports offering year-round commercial and charter flights. Out of those eight, Boston Airport is the only one with significant traffic compared to other USA airports. It handles the majority of international flights to Massachusetts. Other Massachusetts airports are focused mostly on regional and domestic seasonal routes. Cape Air, jetBlue, American Eagle and Delta Connection are just some of the airlines serving these airports.

Private landing areas are often used by private pilots and small aircraft owners who want to avoid the busier public-use airports. They may also be used for charter flights and other private aviation services. Some private landing areas may have restrictions on the types of aircraft that can use them, and they may not have the same level of amenities and services as public-use airports.

The number of private landing areas in Massachusetts highlights the state's robust aviation infrastructure and the importance of general aviation. General aviation refers to all civil aviation operations except scheduled passenger services and military operations. It includes a wide range of activities, such as private flying, flight training, aerial work, business and corporate aviation, and air ambulance services.

In addition to the private landing areas, Massachusetts also has 37 public-use airports and 2 seaplane bases. This diverse range of aviation facilities supports the state's transportation needs and contributes to its economic growth.

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