Northampton Airport


Northampton Airport is a public airport located one mile northeast of central business district of Northampton, a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.
The airport covers and has one runway that is in length and in width. Avgas fuel is self-service and is available 24 hours a day. Northampton Airport has an estimated 73 flights per day and estimated 92 based aircraft.

History

The Northampton Airport was opened as a commercial airport on April 1, 1929. The airport was visited by the Granville brothers.
During World War II, the airport was used as a naval training facility and trained pilots for the war effort. The airport has been in continuous operation since its inception in 1929.

Flight school

Northampton Airport contains a flight school which consists of 15 flight instructors and 12 aircraft. The aircraft range from light sport to twin engine. Also available for training is the Redbird Full Motion Flight Simulator.
Northampton Airport has a full service maintenance facility with three full-time mechanics.