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Martha's Vineyard Airport

MVY · KMVY · Martha's Vineyard, MA · 67 ft elevation · var 15W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMVY / MVY
Coordinates
41.3931, -70.6143
Elevation
67 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
BOSTON (ZBW)
Flight service (FSS)
BRIDGEPORT
NOTAM facility
MVY
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1974/07
Distance from city
3 S

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:35 AM08:35Z
Sunrise05:09 AM09:09Z
Sunset08:19 PM00:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:53 PM00:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:53 PM → 04:35 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 04:09 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; REIL RWY 33; HIRL RWY 06/24; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF. on 121.4Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (right) · 24: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

06TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06 · 056°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
121.4

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06/24

5,504 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 65k, Double wheel 108k, Dual tandem 185k.

06
Heading
056° mag · 41° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 14 ft, 700 ft from threshold, 350 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
24
Heading
236° mag · 221° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.7 (MVY) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 15/33

3,327 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 31k, Double wheel 45k, Dual tandem 61k.

15
Heading
146° mag · 131° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 1,500 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
33
Heading
326° mag · 311° true
Markings
nonprecision
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 52 ft, 2,000 ft from threshold, 175 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D133.75CAPE APP/DEP
ATIS126.25
CLD134.65CLNC DEL
CTAF121.4
GND121.8
RDO114.5BRIDGEPORT RDO
TWR121.4VINEYARD TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MVY · Martha'S VineyardVOR-DME114.50r216° / 0.2 NM
FMH · OtisTACAN115.80r211° / 16.6 NM
ACK · NantucketVOR-DME116.20r299° / 27.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air freight, Charter

Ownership & management

Owner
COUNTY OF DUKES COUNTY
71 AIRPORT RD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA
508-693-7022
Manager
GEOFFREY R. FREEMAN
71 AIRPORT RD, VINEYARD HAVEN, MA
508-693-7022

Remarks FAA

  • ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • 24-HR PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS-CALL AMGR 508-693-7022.
  • TWY D FM RWY 06 TO RWY 15 CLSD TO ACFT WITH OVR 9 PAX.
  • ARPT HAS NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS. CTC OPNS 508-693-7022. AVOID RESIDENTIAL AREAS SW OF ARPT.
  • HELS PROHIBITED FM HOVER TAXI, LDG AND TKOF FM T-HNGRS.
  • CURFEW ON ARRS & DEPS BTN 2200-0600.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; REIL RWY 33; HIRL RWY 06/24; MIRL RWY 15/33 - CTAF.
  • PRKG FEE ALL ACFT. LDG FEE ALL ACFT OVER 4000 LBS.
  • PCR VALUE: 200/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 90/F/A/X/T
  • RWY 15/33 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMVY in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KMVY

Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY · KMVY) is an airport in Martha's Vineyard, MA, at 67 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,504 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMVY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMVY have a control tower?

Yes. Martha's Vineyard Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMVY?

Martha's Vineyard Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,504 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMVY?

Martha's Vineyard Airport is in Martha's Vineyard, MA, at an elevation of 67 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3931, -70.6143.

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