Tweed New Haven Airport, New Haven, CT
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Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN, KHVN) is located in New Haven (East Haven), CT. This is a towered, public airport, located 3 miles SE of downtown New Haven and owned by the City of New Haven. There is one grooved asphalt runway (2/20) measuring 5,600ft. x 150ft. at an elevation of 6.5 ft. on 2 and 12.6 ft. on 20. Plans are in the works to expand the runway, the East Terminal, and parking as of May 2025; however, no definite date has been set for the expansion. Both AvGas and Jet-A are available, along with major airframe and powerplant services. The runway is rated in excellent condition.
Robinson Aviation provides fuel during FBO business hours, or you can call 203–467-9555 for after-hours arrangements. They offer tie-downs and hangers and have a pilot lounge, restrooms, and pilot supplies. They can provide catering, oxygen, flight instruction, and aircraft rentals.
Transportation
FBO services through Robinson Aviation include a courtesy car and car rentals.
Also available at this field is taxi or limo service with M7 Ride or A&S Taxi. Lyft is available with the app, but Uber isn’t licensed at this airport. If you plan on longer-distance ground travel, this airport is close to Union Station, where you can choose Amtrak or Greyhound.
I will tell you this: if you’re not a normal East Coast traveler, you need to download the Lyft app. It is usually cheaper here, and Uber is not available in many places up and down the coast. No idea why, but I have learned the hard way it’s the truth.
Where To Stay
As the home of Yale University, get ready to drop some money for a place to stay here. The least expensive place I could find is the Quality Inn, which is 3.1 miles from the airport. The reviews aren’t great, but the price makes it fill up fast at certain times of the year. If you just need a bed and a shower, it looks fine.
Next up are the New Haven Hotel and the Cambria Hotel, both of which have better ratings. They are quite a bit more expensive but are still within the 5-mile range of the airport. Hampton Inn & Suites comes in at 4.7 miles from the field.
If money isn’t the main consideration, The Graduate by Hilton or Courtyard New Haven at Yale have good ratings, and Hotel Marcel New Haven is rated excellent.
It’s easy to compare prices and amenities with Expedia.com or Hotels.com. VRBO.com is a good place to look for whole-house stays.
Where To Eat
If you aren’t leaving the terminal, The Grazing Goat is located at Gate 1 for a drink and a light menu. The G Cafe’ Bakery is also in the terminal and offers sandwiches, salads, and wonderful pastries.
Depending on your preference, if you venture out, there is Biagetti’s and Brazi’s for Italian, or Sandpiper Restaurant and Lobster Shack for seafood. The seafood restaurants are closest to the airport in East Haven.
Other options include Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, known for coal-fired, thin-crust pizza. This city is famous for New Haven-style pizza. Some think it’s the best anywhere.
Where To Drink
As mentioned, if you’re staying in the terminal, The Grazing Goat is the place to find a beer or mixed drink. If you’re heading to a nearby hotel, there may be a bar waiting for you inside. If not, the bar in the Lobster Shack is conveniently located near the airport.
Looking for somewhere closer to downtown New Haven? If you’re a tequila fan, the Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill has an extensive collection, and you might find a new favorite.
For wine, the Barcelona Wine Bar is known for Spanish wines and tapas. Wanting a little history with your drink? Try the Ordinary, one of New Haven’s oldest taverns.
Things To Do
See Yale, of course! This Ivy League establishment is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the U.S., if not the world. This University has many notable alumni, including Nobel Prize winners and 5 U.S. presidents. You can take a private smartphone-guided tour through Viator.com for $10.
The famed Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest in the country and houses an impressive collection containing works by Picasso and Van Gogh. The gallery is free and open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, closed Mondays.
Another notable place to visit is the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, where you can see one of the world’s largest rare book and manuscript collections. This beautiful, iconic structure features a diverse collection, ranging from Egyptian papyrus to an original Gutenberg Bible.
If you’re the outdoorsy type, fear not! East Rock Park offers great trails and a stunning view of the city. West Rock Ridge State Park is another good spot for hiking trails.
Outdoor history buffs can find an adventure-filled trip with history on a trip to the Grove Street Cemetery. It was the first chartered burial ground in the United States.
Why Fly Here?
New Haven is a beautiful city rich in history and culture. Founded by Puritans in 1638, it was one of the first planned cities on the continent. It features the famous “Nine Square Plan” centered around the New Haven Green, which is now a National Historic Landmark. If you get the chance, it’s worth the stop.
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