Northampton Airport

For the airport in Northampton, England, see Sywell Aerodrome.
Northampton Airport
Summary
Airport typePrivately owned, open to the public
OperatorSeven Bravo Two, LLC
LocationNorthampton, Massachusetts
Elevation AMSL122 ft / 37.2 m
Coordinates42°19′41″N 72°36′41″W / 42.32806°N 72.61139°W / 42.32806; -72.61139
Websitenorthamptonairport.com
Map
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
14/32 3,365 1,026 Asphalt

Northampton Airport (FAA LID: 7B2) is a public airport located one mile (1.6 km) northeast of central business district of Northampton, a city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA. The airport covers 55 acres (22 ha) and has one runway that is 3,365 feet (1,026 m) in length and 50 feet (15 m) 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 (who were responsible for building the Gee Bee airplane).[1]

During World War II, the airport was used as a naval training facility and trained pilots for the war effort.[1] 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[2] and 11 aircraft.[3] The aircraft range from light sport to twin engine. Also available for training is the Redbird Full Motion Flight Simulator.[4]

Northampton Airport has a full service maintenance facility with four full-time mechanics.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Airport Information". Northampton Airport. 2012. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.
  2. ^ nkmartin (2016-09-18). "Flight Instructors | Northampton Airport". Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  3. ^ "Rent a Plane | Northampton Airport". 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  4. ^ "Northampton Airport 7B2 - Flight Training & Aircraft Rentals". 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  5. ^ nkmartin (2016-09-16). "Maintenance | Northampton Airport". Retrieved 2022-08-16.
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