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Tweed-New Haven Airport Executive Director Tom Rafter Announces Plans to Retire
New Haven, CT – The Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority (TNHAA) and Tweed-New Haven Airport formally announced the retirement timeline for Executive Director Tom Rafter, which was first announced during the TNHAA board meeting last August. He will retire in 2026 at the conclusion of his current contract, following a planned transition period. The Authority’s Board […]
Tweed-New Haven Airport Hits 4 Million Passengers Milestone, Boosting Southern Connecticut Tourism and Economic Growth
The milestone highlights Tweed-New Haven Airport’s record growth and its expanding impact on Southern Connecticut’s economy and tourism New Haven, CT – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) announced today that it has served over 4 million total passengers since 2020, a milestone that highlights the airport’s remarkable growth and its role as a powerful driver of […]
Tweed Airport Expansion Gets $3 Million Boost in Federal Support
Federal funding follows FAA’s environmental clearance for Tweed’s runway expansion. Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) announced today it has received two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants totaling more than $3.1 million to support Tweed’s runway expansion and rehabilitation projects. These investments will enhance safety, extend the life of existing infrastructure, and prepare […]
Tweed-New Haven Airport Unveils New Renderings Showcasing Future Terminal
Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) has reached a pivotal milestone in its expansion, completing 60% of the design for its new 84,000-square-foot East Terminal. Marking this achievement, HVN is unveiling new renderings—the first to reflect the 60% design milestone and arriving on the heels of the airport’s April 2025 environmental permit application to the Connecticut Department […]
Tweed-New Haven Airport Honored with 2025 ‘Inclusion in Aviation’ Award
Recognition highlights HVN’s leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the aviation industry. Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) has been named a 2025 Airport Award Winner by the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (NEC/AAAE) as part of its annual Inclusion in Aviation Awards. The award recognizes HVN’s leadership in advancing diversity, […]
Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) and City of New Haven Improve Traffic Patterns and Management, More Infrastructure Updates Coming this Summer
Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), in partnership with the City of New Haven, today announced a series of traffic and infrastructureimprovements aimed at reducing neighborhood congestion, enhancing the passenger experience, and supporting the airport’s long-term growth in a responsible and community-centered manner, which are now in effect. A key feature of the plan is the opening […]