Springfield Airport (Massachusetts)

Springfield Airport was an airfield operational during the first half of the 20th century in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States.[1]

Springfield Airport
Summary
OperatorPrivate
LocationSpringfield, Massachusetts
BuiltUnknown
In useBefore 1929-Before 1954
OccupantsPrivate
Elevation AMSL208 ft / 63 m
Coordinates42°8′16.43″N 72°34′44.37″W / 42.1378972°N 72.5789917°W / 42.1378972; -72.5789917
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Overview

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Granville Brothers Aircraft was based at the airfield.[2] The land now features Springfield Plaza, a shopping center.[1]

With the completion of Interstate 91, Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut serves as a shared-city commercial airport with Hartford. Westover Metropolitan Airport now serves most of the local air travel formerly fulfilled by Springfield Airport.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Springfield Airport, Springfield, MA". Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields. December 1, 2019.
  2. ^ "Gee Bee". Aerofiles. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2015-08-15.