Marlboro Airport
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Marlboro Airport, in Marlboro, Massachusetts
, is a public airport owned by G. Robert Stetson Junior. It has one runway, averages 37 flights per day, and has approximately 40 aircraft based on its field.
Marlboro Airport was founded in 1922, the era when barnstormers
flew "by the seat of their pants." It is the oldest continuously operating commercial field in the state of Massachusetts. Currently it hosts one Fixed Base Operator
, Don's Flying Service, named for former airport manager Don LaCouture Sr. The field's managers have included:
Don's Flying Service offers flight instruction, tie-downs and hangar space, and major and minor aircraft repairs.
Chapter 673 of the Experimental Aircraft Association
is based at Marlboro Airport. Also known as The Marlboro Antiquers (since many of the founding members owned antique airplanes), the chapter has about 40 members. They hold regular Young Eagles
rallies to provide free airplane rides to children ages 8–17.
Civil Air Patrol
's Lt Col Frank Pocher Minute Man Squadron (commanded by Major
Sharon B. Ingraham) is based out of this airfield.
North Andover Flight Academy, a Boston Helicopter School and Boston Helicopter Tour provider is also located at Marlboro Airport. They operate 7 days a week and provide helicopter flight training and tours using Robinson Helicopter
's Robinson R22
and Robinson R44
helicopters.
In April 2010, the airport's runway was damaged by heavy equipment accompanying President Obama's secret service fleet.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, is a public airport owned by G. Robert Stetson Junior. It has one runway, averages 37 flights per day, and has approximately 40 aircraft based on its field.
Marlboro Airport was founded in 1922, the era when barnstormers
Barnstorming
Barnstorming was a popular form of entertainment in the 1920s in which stunt pilots would perform tricks with airplanes, either individually or in groups called a flying circus. Barnstorming was the first major form of civil aviation in the history of flight...
flew "by the seat of their pants." It is the oldest continuously operating commercial field in the state of Massachusetts. Currently it hosts one Fixed Base Operator
Fixed base operator
A Fixed-base operator or commonly abbreviated FBO is a term developed in the United States after the passage of the Air Commerce Act of 1926...
, Don's Flying Service, named for former airport manager Don LaCouture Sr. The field's managers have included:
- Jack McManus (1934–1937)
- Charles Spaulding (1937–1939)
- Norman Sims (1939–1946)
- Don LaCouture Sr. (1946–1998)
- G. Robert Stetson Jr. (1999–present)
Don's Flying Service offers flight instruction, tie-downs and hangar space, and major and minor aircraft repairs.
Chapter 673 of the Experimental Aircraft Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international organization of aviation enthusiasts based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Since its inception it has grown internationally with over 160,000 members and about 1,000 chapters worldwide....
is based at Marlboro Airport. Also known as The Marlboro Antiquers (since many of the founding members owned antique airplanes), the chapter has about 40 members. They hold regular Young Eagles
Young Eagles
Young Eagles is a program created by the US Experimental Aircraft Association designed to give children between the ages of 8 to 17 an opportunity to experience flight in a general aviation airplane while educating children about aviation. This program is offered free of charge with donations and...
rallies to provide free airplane rides to children ages 8–17.
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
's Lt Col Frank Pocher Minute Man Squadron (commanded by Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
Sharon B. Ingraham) is based out of this airfield.
North Andover Flight Academy, a Boston Helicopter School and Boston Helicopter Tour provider is also located at Marlboro Airport. They operate 7 days a week and provide helicopter flight training and tours using Robinson Helicopter
Robinson Helicopter
The Robinson Helicopter Company, based at Zamperini Field in Torrance, California, is the largest manufacturer of civil helicopters in North America.-History:...
's Robinson R22
Robinson R22
The Robinson R22 is a two-bladed, single-engine light utility helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopter. The two-seat R22 was designed in 1973 by Frank Robinson and has been in production since 1979.-Development:...
and Robinson R44
Robinson R44
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helicopters.
In April 2010, the airport's runway was damaged by heavy equipment accompanying President Obama's secret service fleet.