Martha’s Vineyard Airport - MVY Massachusetts
A public airport in Martha’s Vineyard, Martha’s Vineyard Airport began as an airfield named “Naval Auxiliary Air Facility Martha’s Vineyard” in 1942 in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Primarily, it served as a hub for naval aviators training prior to their deployment. Northeast Airlines, for a time, operated in the airport after it acquired Mayflower Airlines in 1944. In the 1950s, Northeast Airlines was the dominant airline in the airport. In 2001, it was reconstructed with a new terminal building, replacing the original wooden structure.
Best Time to Visit
MVY-Martha’s Vineyard Airport is mainly for general aviation purposes. However, it also serves four (4) commercial airlines over 688 acres of land with two (2) runways— one measuring 5,504’ long and another one measuring 3,297’ long. It has one (1) terminal with a ramp that can accommodate up to 50 aircrafts. The commercial airlines operating in the airport include American Eagle, Cape Air, Delta Connection, and jetBlue. The top three (3) busiest routes as of 2017 are Boston, Massachusetts, with 21,650 passengers; New York City, New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport), with 15,720 passengers; and Washington, DC, with 4,360 passengers. Tourists may easily get around and visit nearby cities such as Newport, Portsmouth, and Middletown.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Other than premiere hotels, travelers may opt to stay at some of the best accommodation choices nearby the airport, such as 4-star Harbor View Hotel, the Clarion Inn Martha’s Vineyard, and the Narragansett House. All mentioned hotels are less than 10km away from the airport.
The nearest airport to Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY) is actually an air base, Otis Air National Guard Base.
