4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Easy access and friendly staff.”
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Airports / Massachusetts / PVC
Small airport · PVC
Provincetown Municipal Airport.
Provincetown, Massachusetts · 9 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
44 ratings
0
Operators based
9
Elevation ft
Provincetown, MassachusettsELEV 9 FTSmall airport
4.7
Google rating
44
Google reviews
ratings on Google
9
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to HYA
Field standing
#5 / 21
Massachusetts airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 44 Google ratings , ranked against 21 rated MA fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Provincetown Municipal Airport (KPVC / PVC) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 9 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
PVC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 24 nm), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 39 nm), and New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 41 nm). PVC offers a single 3,502-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Cape Cod, MA destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PVC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“There you will register your plane and you will receive a gate code to be able to enter the general aviation ramp.”
Alex5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“To go into the terminal building you have to follow the yellow sign to exit the ramp through a side gate, don’t walk into the TSA secure area for Cape Air.”
Alex5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Provincetown Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPVC
IATA
PVC
FAA / Local
PVC
Elevation
9 ft
Coordinates
42.0719° N · 70.2214° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MA fields
state range 9–1,188 ft
At 9 ft, PVC sits lower than 95% of the 22 Massachusetts fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,502 ft
- 07/253,502 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,502 ft
PVC's 3,502 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 24nmHYACape Cod Gateway AirportHyannis
- 39nmBOSBoston Logan International AirportBoston
- 41nmEWBNew Bedford Regional AirportNew Bedford
- 43nmOWDNorwood Memorial AirportNorwood
- 44nmBVYBeverly Regional AirportBeverly / Danvers
- 44nmMVYMartha's Vineyard AirportMartha's Vineyard
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKPVC · Provincetown Municipal Airport · Provincetown, MA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PVC 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) | 188 nm | 50m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 380 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 787 nm | 2h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 844 nm | 2h 22m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,044 nm | 2h 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,377 nm | 3h 36m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,421 nm | 3h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PVC?
- Provincetown Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 3,502 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 PVC?
- Provincetown Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PVC?
- The closest alternate is Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA), about 24 nm away, followed by Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PVC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 17m (380 nm), Chicago about 2h 14m (787 nm), Nashville about 2h 22m (844 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.