Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) – New Haven, Connecticut’s Regional Gateway
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Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) – New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Your comprehensive guide to Tweed-New Haven Airport (IATA: HVN, ICAO: KHVN), serving New Haven, the Shoreline, and southwestern Connecticut.
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Tweed-New Haven Airport is located 3 miles east of downtown New Haven, adjacent to Route 1 (Boston Post Road).
🏢 Terminal Information & Services
The single terminal at HVN accommodates ticketing, security, and boarding. Amenities include:
Check-In & Lobby
- Check-in counters for Avelo Airlines (to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and other seasonal destinations) and occasional charter services.
- Small baggage claim area with a single carousel adjacent to the arrivals door.
- Information Desk and Lost & Found located landside near baggage claim.
- Free Wi-Fi and charging stations throughout the terminal.
- Restrooms, family restrooms, and a nursing room adjacent to the seating area.
- Coffee kiosk (Dunkin’ or similar) and vending machines offering snacks and beverages.
Gate Area (Gates 1–2)
- Gate 1: Avelo Airlines flights to Orlando, seasonal to Fort Lauderdale, and select leisure destinations.
- Gate 2: Reserved for charter operations and overflow seating.
- Seating area with runway views and a digital flight information display.
- Free Wi-Fi, charging stations, and restrooms located near the gate area.
- Pet Relief Areas: Indoor pet relief station near the security exit and outdoor relief adjacent to the east side of the terminal.
FBO & General Aviation Services
- New England Aviation: Full-service FBO offering Jet A and Avgas, tie-downs, hangar rental, maintenance, and a small pilot lounge with flight planning facilities.
- Connecticut Jet Center: Charter services, limousine arrangements, and handling support for seasonal corporate flights.
- Fuel Services: Self-serve Jet A via credit card and Avgas pumps; full-service fueling available through FBO staff during business hours.
- Pilot Facilities: Occasional pilot lounge use, flight planning desk, rest areas, and local sectional charts available upon request.
- Maintenance & Repair: Line maintenance and avionics services provided by New England Aviation and third-party vendors.
✈️ Runways & Aircraft Operations
- Runway 2/20: 5,600 ft × 150 ft, asphalt/concrete – primary runway handling regional jets, turboprops, and general aviation operations at modest elevation.
- Runway 14/32: 3,200 ft × 75 ft, asphalt – crosswind runway for smaller general aviation aircraft, equipped with RNAV (GPS) approaches and PAPI on runway 32.
- General Aviation Ramp: Tie-down spaces, transient parking, and access to FBO facilities; ramp lighting available for night operations.
- Navigation Aids: AWOS-3 weather station, RNAV (GPS) approaches to both runways, and medium-intensity runway lighting on Runway 2/20.
- Snow Removal: Snowplows and deicing equipment staged on-site to maintain runway availability during winter; contact Airport Operations for current runway status.
- Noise Abatement: Departure and arrival procedures minimize overflight of densely populated New Haven neighborhoods; pilots encouraged to use continuous descent approaches to reduce noise.
🚗 Ground Transportation
- CTtransit Bus: Route Q shuttle connects HVN to Downtown New Haven, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Union Station—check schedules at cttransit.com.
- Shuttle Services:
- Yale-New Haven Health Shuttle provides service to Yale campus and hospital—available for patients and staff with proper credentials.
- Local hotel courtesy shuttles available by arrangement—contact your lodging directly.
- Taxi & Rideshare: Taxi stand located curbside on the arrivals level. Rideshare (Uber, Lyft) pickups at designated zone on the departures curb—follow signage.
- Rental Cars: On-site rental car desks for Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and Budget inside the terminal; vehicles parked in the adjacent rental lot.
- Parking:
- Short-Term Parking: Surface lot adjacent to the terminal for quick drop-off/pick-up (first 30 minutes free).
- Long-Term Parking: Surface lot a short walk from the terminal; no shuttle required.
- Oversized Vehicle Parking: Designated spaces in the long-term lot for larger vehicles.
- Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Free waiting area off Old Pease Street—monitor flight status and pick up passengers at the curb when ready.
- Private Car & Limousine: Prearranged pickups curbside outside the terminal—follow signage for limo zones.
- Bike & Pedestrian Access: Bike racks available near the terminal entrance; sidewalks connect to nearby Westville and East Shore neighborhoods.
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📞 Contact & Official Information
Tweed-New Haven Airport is owned and operated by the City of New Haven Department of Aviation.
- Official Site: tweednewhavenairport.com
- Phone (General Information): +1 203-946-3772
- Airport Administration: +1 203-946-3772 (Ext. 1)
- FBO – New England Aviation: +1 203-498-0866
- FBO – Connecticut Jet Center: +1 203-639-0007
- Lost & Found: +1 203-946-3772 (Ext. 2)
- Address: 155 Burr Street, New Haven, CT 06512, USA