3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“A lovely little airport with short lines, efficient and professional staff, and a takeoff view that’s almost impossible to beat.”
Ben Roth5★ on Google
Airports / Massachusetts / MVY
Small airport · MVY
Martha's Vineyard Airport.
Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts · 67 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
185 ratings
0
Operators based
67
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Martha's Vineyard, MassachusettsELEV 67 FTSmall airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
185
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
67
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to HYA
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Martha's Vineyard Airport, listed as KMVY / MVY, is a general aviation field in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 67 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list MVY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 22 nm), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 23 nm), and Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK, 26 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,504-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Nantucket, MA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MVY to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMVY. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Martha's Vineyard Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24 hours
- Unicom 124.35
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Taxi
- Wheelchair access
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- +10 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“A lovely little airport with short lines, efficient and professional staff, and a takeoff view that’s almost impossible to beat.”
Ben Roth5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“The staff is knowledgeable and quick to respond to requests like fuel and tie downs.”
T'PolTucker5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is clean, organized, and well-staffed.”
T'PolTucker5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Martha's Vineyard Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMVY
IATA
MVY
FAA / Local
MVY
Elevation
67 ft
Coordinates
41.3931° N · 70.6143° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 67 ft, MVY sits lower than 64% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,504 ft
- 06/245,504 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/333,327 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,504 ft
MVY's 5,504 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.
- 22nmHYACape Cod Gateway AirportHyannis
- 23nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 26nmACKNantucket Memorial AirportNantucket
- 31nmNPTNewport State AirportNewport
- 38nmNCOQuonset State AirportNorth Kingstown
- 42nmPVDRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportProvidence/Warwick
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMVY · Martha's Vineyard Airport · Martha's Vineyard, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MVY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 159 nm | 46m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 346 nm | 1h 12m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 775 nm | 2h 12m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 814 nm | 2h 18m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,000 nm | 2h 44m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,053 nm | 2h 51m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,350 nm | 3h 32m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,389 nm | 3h 38m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MVY?
- Martha's Vineyard Airport's longest paved runway is 5,504 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 MVY?
- Martha's Vineyard Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,504 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Martha's Vineyard Airport?
- One FBO serves MVY: Martha's Vineyard Airport FBO. 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 MVY?
- The closest alternate is Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA), about 22 nm away, followed by New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MVY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 12m (346 nm), Chicago about 2h 12m (775 nm), Nashville about 2h 18m (814 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.