- Source: Northampton Airport
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).
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 11 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 four full-time mechanics.
References
External links
Official website
Resources for this airport:
FAA airport information for 7B2
AirNav airport information for 7B2
FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
SkyVector aeronautical chart for 7B2
Airport Master Record (FAA Form 5010), also available as a printable form (PDF)
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