Northampton Airport (7B2), Massachusetts
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Northampton Airport (7B2) is a small public-use field in western Massachusetts served by a single paved runway. Traffic seen by the FAA is modest and weighted toward business aviation, with a weight restriction limiting the aircraft that can operate here.
Runways
Northampton Airport has one paved runway, 14/32, 3,335 ft long and 50 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Northampton Airport has 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Northampton Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Westover Arb / Metro (KCEF), 9 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Northampton Airport recorded 167 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Northampton Airport (7B2) is concentrated in July and October, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 35 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Northampton Airport averages 5.3 days above 90°F in July, 29.3 freeze days in January and 3.7 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.1°F, and January the coldest, at 34.0°F.
Weather station is 4.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Northampton Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
A fee and prior permission are required for commercial balloon operations.
For clearance delivery, contact Bradley Approach.
Glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from May through October.
The airport is closed to all fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters certified for 12,500 lbs and over.
Runway 14/32 medium intensity runway lights are pilot-activated on CTAF.
A 15-foot road lies within the runway's primary surface.
A road lies within the primary surface, 50 feet from the threshold.
The approach slope is 38:1 to the displaced threshold.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day, self-serve.
A landing fee applies to commercial aircraft.
This is a cold temperature airport; altitude correction is required at or below -24C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Northampton Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Westover Arb / Metro (KCEF), 8.73 NM southeast.
Part of the Hartford and Springfield area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 7B2
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weight restriction at 7B2?
Northampton Airport (7B2) is closed to all fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters certified for 12,500 lbs and over. Operators of larger aircraft need to plan an alternate airport in the area. The single runway is also limited to 3,335 feet in length.
Is fuel available at Northampton Airport (7B2)?
Northampton Airport (7B2) offers 100LL only, with no Jet A on the field. Fuel is available on a 24-hour self-serve basis, and the field is otherwise attended daily from 0800 to 1800 local time.
How does customs clearance work at 7B2?
Northampton Airport (7B2) has no onsite customs service. Inbound flights needing customs processing should route to the nearest customs facility at KCEF, located about 8.73 nautical miles away.