Airport Information
History
The airport was opened as a commercial airport on April 1, 1929. Charles Lindbergh, Ruth Nichols, and the Granville brothers (who were responsible for building the Geebee airplane) were among the historical aviators who flew into the airport. Records indicate that Lindbergh flew in multiple times to visit his then girlfriend, Anne Morrow, at Smith College. It is also said that Amelia Earhart studied airframe maintenance in downtown Northampton, and although not officially documented, probably did some flight training at the airport. In addition, President Calvin Coolidge, a Northampton native, would utilize the airport on visits home.
During World War II the airport was used as a naval training facility and trained many pilots for the war effort.
The airport has been in continuous operation since its inception in 1929. For several years prior to that, it had been used for barnstorming.
In 1997 the old runway received a facelift, including: a new runway, taxiways, lights, and a rotating beacon. The airport is surrounded by landmarks that make it easier to find, in spite of its size. The Holyoke Mountain range is located to the south, the Berkshires Mountain Range to the west, and the Connecticut River flows parallel to the runway.
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Aug 5, 2010 --- Beginning Monday August 9, we will have a new light sport aircraft on the flight line, a 2007 Gobosh 700S...
Jun 13, 2010 --- The expansion of the ramp in front of the maintenance hangar has been completed.
Airport
Elevation: 122 ftPattern Altitude: 1122 ft
Runways: 14-32, 3365 x 50
Approaches: VOR-A,VOR-B,GPS 14
CTAF: 122.7
More Information: 7B2 @ AirNav.com
Milestones
Solo
Lloyd Peckham did his first solo in August. His instructor is Mike Mosher.
Solo
Mike Tourville did his first solo in August. His instructor is Mike Mosher.
CFII
Joe Marino earned his CFII rating in July. His instructor is Paul Venskus.
