3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“There is literally one bench to sit on outside the restrooms.”
Kim Green4★ on Google
Airports / Connecticut / HVN
Medium airport · HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport.
New Haven, Connecticut · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
1,357 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
New Haven, ConnecticutELEV 12 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
1,357
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to BDR
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Tweed New Haven Airport (KHVN / HVN) sits in New Haven, Connecticut, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into HVN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR, 12 nm), Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR, 28 nm), and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 30 nm). With a single 5,600-foot paved runway, HVN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from HVN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from New Haven.
1 FBO serves KHVN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Robinson Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, freeRobinson Aviation offers high quality comforts to passengers and pilots alike. Our newly renovated facility offers over 3,000 square feet of terminal space fit for the executive or private traveler. Our friendly and helpful Front Desk staff will greet you as you arrive and bid farewell upon your departure from the facility.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 0600-2000, Sat-Sun 0700-1900; after-hours services available by phone
- Unicom 122.70
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“This airport is very efficient!”
Kim Green4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Tweed New Haven Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHVN
IATA
HVN
FAA / Local
HVN
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
41.2629° N · 72.8877° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CT fields
state range 9–726 ft
At 12 ft, HVN sits lower than 67% of the 9 Connecticut fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,600 ft
- 02/205,600 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,600 ft
HVN's 5,600 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmBDRIgor I Sikorsky Memorial AirportBridgeport
- 28nmDXRDanbury Municipal AirportDanbury
- 30nmISPLong Island MacArthur AirportIslip
- 30nmHFDHartford Brainard AirportHartford
- 38nmGONGroton New London AirportGroton
- 39nmHPNWestchester County AirportWhite Plains
Location
Open the full mapKHVN · Tweed New Haven Airport · New Haven, CT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HVN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 252 nm | 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 715 nm | 2h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 945 nm | 2h 36m |
| Miami (MIA) | 999 nm | 2h 43m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,249 nm | 3h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,292 nm | 3h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,371 nm | 3h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HVN?
- Tweed New Haven Airport's longest paved runway is 5,600 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HVN?
- Tweed New Haven Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,600 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Tweed New Haven Airport?
- One FBO serves HVN: Robinson Aviation. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HVN?
- The closest alternate is Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR), about 12 nm away, followed by Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) at 28 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HVN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 59m (252 nm), Chicago about 1h 58m (675 nm), Nashville about 2h 4m (715 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.