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Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport

January 01, 1970

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport[1][2] (IATA: BAF[3], ICAO: KBAF, FAA LID: BAF) is a joint civil-military airport in Hampden County, Massachusetts,[1] three miles (6 km) north of Westfield[1] and northwest of Springfield. It was formerly Barnes Municipal Airport;[4] the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.[5] Westfield-Barnes is one of Massachusetts' largest airports with a strong flight training, general aviation, and military presence. It is also known as Barnes Air National Guard Base.[6]

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport

(formerly Barnes Municipal Airport)
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCity of Westfield
ServesWestfield / Springfield, Massachusetts
Elevation AMSL270 ft / 82 m
Coordinates42°09′29″N 072°42′57″W / 42.15806°N 72.71583°W / 42.15806; -72.71583
Websitewww.BarnesAirport.com
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
2/20 9,000 2,743 Asphalt
15/33 5,000 1,524 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Aircraft operations (year ending 3/31/2022)47,815
Based aircraft124
Source: FAA[1] and airport website[2]

History edit

Camp Bartlett was a summer training facility of the Massachusetts Army National Guard in Westfield, Massachusetts from 1905 to around 1918. It later became a mobilization camp for the 26th Division for World War I.

July 13, 1914 can be the date upon which aviation came to Westfield. Jack McGee of Pawtucket, Rhode Island flew a Wright biplane over Westfield and the flight originated on a strip of land near Southampton Road and the Holyoke Rail Bridge. McGee was hired by local merchants to drop tickets from his airplane which could have been claimed for prizes.

After the United States entered World War I the expansive plain was heavily used by the federal government in August–September 1917 as Camp Bartlett, a mobilization and training camp for the 103rd and 104th Infantry Regiments of the 26th "Yankee" Division, prior to deployment in France.[7]

In 1923 citizens of Westfield, and nearby Holyoke set out to build an airport. A group of influential local businessmen was charged to convince the owner of the land where the airport is now, Vincent E. Barnes, to sell his land to the City of Westfield for an airport. Barnes agreed to donate his land. The 27-acre (110,000 m2) plot was named Westfield Aviation Field and was dedicated on October 12, 1923. As the field gained in popularity, Vincent Barnes leased the city another 27-acre (110,000 m2) plot, with a fee of $1 per year starting in 1927.[8] In 1936 Mrs. Barnes and her daughter Saddie Knox donated an additional 297 acres (1.2 km2) to the city of Westfield; shortly thereafter, the City Council voted to name the airport after the family that made it possible.

In 1939-40 the administration building, hangar, and the beacon light were built with grant money totaling near $90,000. Soon a passenger service started: on October 28, 1937, a 10-passenger tri-motor Stinson began weekly flights between Westfield and Newark, New Jersey. American Airlines DC-3s operated out of Westfield 1938 to 1950 and Mohawk DC-3s 1953 to 1959. The January 1951 chart shows 4970-ft runway 2, 3970-ft runway 9, and 5000-ft runway 15; same nine years later except runway 2 was 7000 ft.

In the last 50 years the airport has expanded to 1,200 acres and added a VORTAC and an ILS. In 1974 the Air Traffic Control Tower opened.

A $7.6 million construction project started in April 2020 to rebuild runway 15–33. The last reconstruction of this runway was completed in 1970's.[9]

As of 2020 the Massachusetts Air National Guard base is the home of the 104th Fighter Wing.[10]

Facilities edit

The airport covers 1,200 acres (5 km2) at an elevation of 270 feet (82 m). It has two asphalt runways: 2/20 is 9,000 by 150 feet (2,743 × 46 m) and 15/33 is 5,000 by 100 feet (1,524 × 30 m).[1]

The airport recently opened a new administration and terminal, replacing a terminal that housed the original control tower. It is also the site of a major Massachusetts Air National Guard fighter jet wing and support installation.

Aircraft edit

In the year ending March 31, 2022, the airport had 47,815 aircraft operations, average 131 per day: 85% general aviation, 12% military, 2% air taxi, and <1% commercial.[1]

124 aircraft were then based at the airport: 86 single-engine, 6 multi-engine, 4 jet, 1 helicopter, 26 military, and 1 ultralight.[1]

Occasionally the airport will service charter flights for the University of Massachusetts Amherst sports teams such as by Sun Country Airlines using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.[11]

Fixed-base operator and Maintenance Facilities edit

Barnes Regional Airport has one fixed-base operator (FBOs) and one G A Maintenance Facility.

Atlantic Aviation is the newest FBO, operating in the new terminal building which includes a conference room, weather facilities, and comprehensive pilot services. They sell Shell fuel and provide typical FBO services including de-icing,storage and tie down.

Aero Design Aircraft Services - formerly Aero Design Concepts is a GA maintenance facility providing maintenance, repair, and servicing. They also offer interiors and upholstery to all G A aircraft. Established in 1984, Aero Design is the sole G A maintenance facility on the airport. Aero Design also offers daily and extended tie downs on its ramp. Aero Design is located at the intersections of taxiways Alfa and Bravo, right below the Tower.

Flight schools edit

Established in 2017, FLY LUGU (Look Up, Go Up) is the main flight school at Westfield Barnes Airport. Offering training in a variety of modern equipped aircraft including single engine Cessna 150, 172, 182, Piper Archer. Twin engine training is done utilizing Beechcraft Baron. All pilot ratings are offered.

Restaurant and bar edit

The Runway restaurant closed in early 2015 and became occupied by Papps Bar. Papp’s closed after approximately 2 years in operation and became Sok’s which offered high end cocktails and Asian Fusion type fair. Sok’s closed after another 18-24 months.In 2020 Tobiko, which translates to “Flying Fish” opened. They offer an extensive sushi and sashimi menu, as well as true ramen, and many other house made Asian fare. They have also utilities deck and open bar space for a first hand view of the tarmac and the surrounding scenery, the ominous dual Pratt and Whitney afterburners of the F-15 are almost part of the allure if the 104th scrambles or is involved in training.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g FAA Airport Form 5010 for BAF PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective September 7, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport. Official site. Accessed June 5, 2013.
  3. ^ "Airline and Airport Code Search (BAF: Westfield / Barnes)". International Air Transport Association (IATA). Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  4. ^ . FAA data republished by AirNav. September 20, 2012. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012.
  5. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF, 2.03 MB). Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010.
  6. ^ Barnes ANGB at GoANG.com
  7. ^ Albertine, Connell, The Yankee Doughboy, The Branden Press, Inc., 1968, pp. 19-24.
  8. ^ Airway Bulletin no. 201-400 1927-28. U.S. Govt. Printing Office.
  9. ^ Mirabelli, Manon L. (April 20, 2020). "Barnes Regional Airport's $7.6M runway rebuild eyes September completion". Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  10. ^ 104th Fighter Wing official website
  11. ^ Fligthtaware.com November 26, 2021

External links edit

  • Westfield-Barnes Airport (official site)
  • 104th Fighter Wing, Massachusetts Air National Guard
  • Five Star Jet Center (FBO/Flight School)
  • AirFlyte, Inc. (FBO)
  • AD-UP Aviation (Flight School/Aerial Advertising)
  • The Runway by B'Sharas (Restaurant and Bar)
  • Aerial image as of April 2001 from USGS The National Map
  • FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective May 16, 2024
  • FAA Terminal Procedures for BAF, effective May 16, 2024
  • Resources for this airport:
    • FAA airport information for BAF
    • AirNav airport information for KBAF
    • ASN accident history for BAF
    • FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
    • NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
    • SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures

January 01, 1970
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Westfield Barnes Regional Airport 1 2 IATA BAF 3 ICAO KBAF FAA LID BAF is a joint civil military airport in Hampden County Massachusetts 1 three miles 6 km north of Westfield 1 and northwest of Springfield It was formerly Barnes Municipal Airport 4 the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011 2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility 5 Westfield Barnes is one of Massachusetts largest airports with a strong flight training general aviation and military presence It is also known as Barnes Air National Guard Base 6 Westfield Barnes Regional Airport formerly Barnes Municipal Airport IATA BAFICAO KBAFFAA LID BAFSummaryAirport typePublicOwnerCity of WestfieldServesWestfield Springfield MassachusettsElevation AMSL270 ft 82 mCoordinates42 09 29 N 072 42 57 W 42 15806 N 72 71583 W 42 15806 72 71583Websitewww BarnesAirport comMapRunwaysDirection Length Surface ft m 2 20 9 000 2 743 Asphalt 15 33 5 000 1 524 AsphaltStatistics 2022 Aircraft operations year ending 3 31 2022 47 815Based aircraft124Source FAA 1 and airport website 2 Contents 1 History 2 Facilities 2 1 Aircraft 2 2 Fixed base operator and Maintenance Facilities 2 3 Flight schools 2 4 Restaurant and bar 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editCamp Bartlett was a summer training facility of the Massachusetts Army National Guard in Westfield Massachusetts from 1905 to around 1918 It later became a mobilization camp for the 26th Division for World War I July 13 1914 can be the date upon which aviation came to Westfield Jack McGee of Pawtucket Rhode Island flew a Wright biplane over Westfield and the flight originated on a strip of land near Southampton Road and the Holyoke Rail Bridge McGee was hired by local merchants to drop tickets from his airplane which could have been claimed for prizes After the United States entered World War I the expansive plain was heavily used by the federal government in August September 1917 as Camp Bartlett a mobilization and training camp for the 103rd and 104th Infantry Regiments of the 26th Yankee Division prior to deployment in France 7 In 1923 citizens of Westfield and nearby Holyoke set out to build an airport A group of influential local businessmen was charged to convince the owner of the land where the airport is now Vincent E Barnes to sell his land to the City of Westfield for an airport Barnes agreed to donate his land The 27 acre 110 000 m2 plot was named Westfield Aviation Field and was dedicated on October 12 1923 As the field gained in popularity Vincent Barnes leased the city another 27 acre 110 000 m2 plot with a fee of 1 per year starting in 1927 8 In 1936 Mrs Barnes and her daughter Saddie Knox donated an additional 297 acres 1 2 km2 to the city of Westfield shortly thereafter the City Council voted to name the airport after the family that made it possible In 1939 40 the administration building hangar and the beacon light were built with grant money totaling near 90 000 Soon a passenger service started on October 28 1937 a 10 passenger tri motor Stinson began weekly flights between Westfield and Newark New Jersey American Airlines DC 3s operated out of Westfield 1938 to 1950 and Mohawk DC 3s 1953 to 1959 The January 1951 chart shows 4970 ft runway 2 3970 ft runway 9 and 5000 ft runway 15 same nine years later except runway 2 was 7000 ft In the last 50 years the airport has expanded to 1 200 acres and added a VORTAC and an ILS In 1974 the Air Traffic Control Tower opened A 7 6 million construction project started in April 2020 to rebuild runway 15 33 The last reconstruction of this runway was completed in 1970 s 9 As of 2020 the Massachusetts Air National Guard base is the home of the 104th Fighter Wing 10 Facilities editThe airport covers 1 200 acres 5 km2 at an elevation of 270 feet 82 m It has two asphalt runways 2 20 is 9 000 by 150 feet 2 743 46 m and 15 33 is 5 000 by 100 feet 1 524 30 m 1 The airport recently opened a new administration and terminal replacing a terminal that housed the original control tower It is also the site of a major Massachusetts Air National Guard fighter jet wing and support installation Aircraft edit In the year ending March 31 2022 the airport had 47 815 aircraft operations average 131 per day 85 general aviation 12 military 2 air taxi and lt 1 commercial 1 124 aircraft were then based at the airport 86 single engine 6 multi engine 4 jet 1 helicopter 26 military and 1 ultralight 1 Occasionally the airport will service charter flights for the University of Massachusetts Amherst sports teams such as by Sun Country Airlines using Boeing 737 800 aircraft 11 Fixed base operator and Maintenance Facilities edit Barnes Regional Airport has one fixed base operator FBOs and one G A Maintenance Facility Atlantic Aviation is the newest FBO operating in the new terminal building which includes a conference room weather facilities and comprehensive pilot services They sell Shell fuel and provide typical FBO services including de icing storage and tie down Aero Design Aircraft Services formerly Aero Design Concepts is a GA maintenance facility providing maintenance repair and servicing They also offer interiors and upholstery to all G A aircraft Established in 1984 Aero Design is the sole G A maintenance facility on the airport Aero Design also offers daily and extended tie downs on its ramp Aero Design is located at the intersections of taxiways Alfa and Bravo right below the Tower Flight schools edit Established in 2017 FLY LUGU Look Up Go Up is the main flight school at Westfield Barnes Airport Offering training in a variety of modern equipped aircraft including single engine Cessna 150 172 182 Piper Archer Twin engine training is done utilizing Beechcraft Baron All pilot ratings are offered Restaurant and bar edit The Runway restaurant closed in early 2015 and became occupied by Papps Bar Papp s closed after approximately 2 years in operation and became Sok s which offered high end cocktails and Asian Fusion type fair Sok s closed after another 18 24 months In 2020 Tobiko which translates to Flying Fish opened They offer an extensive sushi and sashimi menu as well as true ramen and many other house made Asian fare They have also utilities deck and open bar space for a first hand view of the tarmac and the surrounding scenery the ominous dual Pratt and Whitney afterburners of the F 15 are almost part of the allure if the 104th scrambles or is involved in training See also editList of airports in MassachusettsReferences edit a b c d e f g FAA Airport Form 5010 for BAF PDF Federal Aviation Administration Effective September 7 2023 a b Westfield Barnes Regional Airport Official site Accessed June 5 2013 Airline and Airport Code Search BAF Westfield Barnes International Air Transport Association IATA Retrieved June 5 2013 KBAF Barnes Municipal Airport FAA data republished by AirNav September 20 2012 Archived from the original on October 23 2012 2011 2015 NPIAS Report Appendix A PDF 2 03 MB Federal Aviation Administration October 4 2010 Barnes ANGB at GoANG com Albertine Connell The Yankee Doughboy The Branden Press Inc 1968 pp 19 24 Airway Bulletin no 201 400 1927 28 U S Govt Printing Office Mirabelli Manon L April 20 2020 Barnes Regional Airport s 7 6M runway rebuild eyes September completion Retrieved April 27 2020 104th Fighter Wing official website Fligthtaware com November 26 2021External links editWestfield Barnes Airport official site 104th Fighter Wing Massachusetts Air National Guard Five Star Jet Center FBO Flight School AirFlyte Inc FBO AD UP Aviation Flight School Aerial Advertising The Runway by B Sharas Restaurant and Bar Aerial image as of April 2001 from USGS The National Map FAA Airport Diagram PDF effective May 16 2024 FAA Terminal Procedures for BAF effective May 16 2024 Resources for this airport FAA airport information for BAF AirNav airport information for KBAF ASN accident history for BAF FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker NOAA NWS weather observations current past three days SkyVector aeronautical chart Terminal Procedures Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Westfield Barnes Regional Airport amp oldid 1221911499, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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