Roberta Aguirre
Vermont, a U.S. state, is served by several airports, including the primary Burlington International Airport (BTV) in the north of the state, and smaller airports such as Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT). These airports offer convenient access to popular tourist destinations and ski resorts. Vermont's airports vary in size and function, ranging from large hubs with scheduled passenger services to small private airports.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Public airports in Vermont | Burlington International Airport (BTV), Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) |
| Private airports in Vermont | 1200 Airport Drive South Burlington, VT, 05403, 3529 E. Brighton Road - VT Route 105 Island Pond, VT, 05846, 1979 Airport Road Orange, VT, 05641, 2305 Laporte Road Morrisville, VT, 05661, 1002 Airport Road North Clarendon, VT, 05759 |
| Military airports in Vermont | None |
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What You'll Learn
Burlington International Airport (BTV)
BTV is just ten minutes from Lake Champlain and an hour from five world-class mountain resorts. The airport covers an area of 942 acres (381 ha) at an elevation of 335 feet (102 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways: 15/33, which is 8,319 by 150 feet (2,536 x 46 m) with an asphalt and concrete surface, and 1/19, which is 4,112 by 75 feet (1,253 x 23 m).
In 2019, the airport had 687,436 passenger boardings, according to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records, an increase of 4.33% from the previous year. The airport has a variety of dining options, and gift shops offer books, magazines, snacks, drinks, and specialty foods. BTV rental car companies are conveniently located inside the terminal on the main floor, adjacent to the baggage carousels.
The airport has a rich history in aviation. In 1931, Post and Gatty were the stars of an air meet in Burlington, and Grace Hall Pugh, Vermont's "First Lady of Aviation," became the state's first licensed female pilot in 1938. On May 22, 1934, Amelia Earhart was presented with the keys to the City of Burlington at the airport. In 1964, then-Michigan congressman Gerald Ford celebrated Mohawk's new jet service at BTV, with flights to JFK in just 42 minutes. In 1967, direct service between BTV and Montreal was introduced, and by the end of the '60s, the airport was serving about 100,000 passengers annually.
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Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)
RUT has two asphalt-paved runways: 01/19, which is 5,304 feet (1,525 m) long and 100 feet (30 m) wide, and 13/31, which is 3,169 feet (966 m) long and 75 feet (23 m) wide. Runway 19 is equipped with a 300-foot EMAS arresting system for added safety. The airport is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Part 139 airport and is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2013-2017, categorised as a non-primary commercial service airport.
Scheduled commercial flights to and from RUT are provided by Cape Air, with three daily flights to Boston utilising eleven-passenger Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. The typical flight time to Boston is approximately 40 minutes. RUT is the closest commercial service airport to several mountain resorts, including Killington, Pico, Okemo, and Stratton, making it a convenient option for travellers looking to enjoy Vermont's outdoor offerings.
The airport has a rich history, previously known as Rutland State Airport and facing a naming controversy in 2007 when the state agency of transportation proposed changing its name to Rutland/Southwest Vermont Regional Airport. Despite opposition from the town of Bennington, the airport's name was officially changed to Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport on August 15, 2007.
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Publicly-owned airports
Vermont has several publicly-owned airports that are categorised as either "primary" or "nonprimary". Primary airports are those that are publicly owned and have more than 10,000 passenger boardings (enplanements) annually. Nonprimary airports, on the other hand, are publicly owned airports that offer scheduled passenger service and have a minimum of 2,500 passenger boardings each year.
The Burlington International Airport (BTV) is one such primary airport in Vermont. It is located in the northern part of the state, adjacent to Burlington and just ten minutes away from Lake Champlain. The airport has recently undergone a $15 million expansion, making it northern New England's most convenient and welcoming airport, with walk-to parking available.
Another primary airport in Vermont is the Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT). This airport serves as a gateway to popular vacation and tourism destinations in the state, including Killington, Woodstock, and Stratton.
There are also a number of smaller, nonprimary airports in Vermont that support charter and private aircraft. These include an airport located at 1200 Airport Drive in South Burlington, VT, and another at 1002 Airport Road in North Clarendon, VT. These smaller airports cater to private, commuter, and charter aircraft and provide easy access to various destinations within the state.
It is worth noting that some airports listed for Vermont may be private-use or former airports, but they are included as they were previously public-use, have commercial enplanements recorded by the FAA, or have been assigned an IATA airport code.
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Private-use airports
Vermont has a number of private-use airports. These are generally smaller airports that only support private or charter aircraft. Some of these airports are only accessible to ski-equipped planes in the winter.
One such airport can be found at 3529 E. Brighton Road, VT Route 105 Island Pond, VT, 05846. This airport only supports charter and private aircraft. In the winter, it is only accessible to ski-equipped planes. Another airport, located at 1979 Airport Road Orange, VT, 05641, is also exclusive to private aircraft. Similarly, the airport at 2305 Laporte Road Morrisville, VT, 05661, supports private and charter aircraft, but not commuter planes.
There are also small airports for private aircraft in South Burlington and North Clarendon. The airport in South Burlington can be reached by the phone number 888-863-2874, while the one in North Clarendon can be contacted at 802-786-8881.
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Military airports
Vermont does have several airports, both public and private. One of these is Burlington International Airport, which is located in the northern part of the state, near Lake Champlain. This airport is also home to a station of the Air Force Guard and the Coast Guard.
The Vermont Air National Guard (VT ANG) is the aerial militia of the State of Vermont and is a reserve of the United States Air Force. The 158th Fighter Wing is its sole unit and it is headquartered at Burlington Air National Guard Base. The VT ANG provides air defence as part of the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) in times of war or national emergency.
During the Korean War, the 134th squadron was federalized and assigned to the Maine ANG 101st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, initially remaining stationed at Burlington Airport. The squadron's mission was to provide air defence for New England. The 134th was later reassigned to the 23d Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Presque Isle AFB, Maine, and then to the 4711th Defense Wing in 1952. The squadron was released from active duty and returned to the control of the State of Vermont in November 1952.
In 2019, the first two F-35s arrived at Burlington International Airport, with another eighteen delivered at later dates. The Vermont Air National Guard was the first unit to be assigned the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, there are several airports in Vermont.
Burlington International Airport (BTV) is located in the northern part of Vermont, near Lake Champlain. It is northern New England's most convenient and welcoming airport.
Some smaller airports in Vermont include Rutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT) and the airport at 1200 Airport Drive South Burlington, VT, which supports charter and private aircraft only.
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