Airports:
There are several airports located in the Greater Boston area.
Unfortunately, few of these airports can be accessed using public
transportation. Driving times range from 30 minutes to an
hour.
If your interested in carpooling to the airport, click
here for
carpooling information.
Beverly Airport (KBVY)
Several FBOs make their home at Beverly. A controlled airport, Beverly is about 40 minutes northeast of Boston.
The Something Different Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch, and is located on the East side of the airport.
Directions
Weather
Hanscom Field (KBED)
Hanscom Field is home to two fixed-based operators (FBOs) offering instructional and rental services: Executive Flyers
and East Coast Aero Club. While the airport is one of the busiest in New England, it is the only local airport that can
be accessed via public transportation.
Driving
Weather
Public Transportation
Lawrence Airport (KLWM)
Lawrence Airport is located roughly 30-45 minutes north of Boston,
just short of the New Hampshire border. Lawrence is home to
Joe's Landing Cafe, which serves both American and Middle Eastern food,
and the Hawk Flying Club.
Directions
Weather
Norwood Airport (KOWD)
Norwood Airport, located about 25 miles southwest of Boston, is home
to The Runway Cafe. Planes can be rented from either A.D.S. Flight or
the Norwood Flight Center.
Directions
Weather
Sterling Airport (3B3)
One
of the cheapest places to fly in the Boston area, with Cessna 152s
starting at $56/hour, Sterling Airport is home to both the Greater Boston Soaring Club
and the FBO Sterling Air Inc. For those interested in lessons, contact Sean Brodeur at 978-422-8860.
