Our Commitment
Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) is committed to building a healthier, more sustainable future—together with the communities we serve. Through collaboration, transparency, and action, we are advancing our commitment to protecting air quality across all aspects of our operations.
These efforts reflect our broader goal of maximizing aviation’s social and economic benefits while minimizing its impact.
From cleaner operations to cleaner air, HVN is committed to building a healthier, more sustainable future — together with the communities we serve.
Residential Indoor Air Program (RIAP)
In June 2025, Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) launched the nation’s first airport-funded air purifier program, providing high-efficiency HEPA air purifiers to eligible households at no cost. Developed in response to community feedback, the program expanded in October 2026 with Phase II, extending eligibility to more than 1,200 households.
Applications for Phase II are now open (deadline: February 28, 2027).
Visit HVNSound.com and select “Air Purifiers” to learn more and apply.
Air Quality Monitoring
The City of New Haven has installed 11 particulate matter (PM2.5) sensors throughout the city, including near major transportation corridors. These sensors provide near real-time data—updated every 10 minutes—allowing residents and stakeholders to monitor local air quality.
Four of these sensors are currently positioned in and around HVN.
For more information, visit the link here.
About the sensors: The City of New Haven uses sensors from PurpleAir, a common provider of low-cost community air quality (PM2.5) sensors.
Powering the Future of Aviation with NASA, National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
In September 2024, NASA and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) selected Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) as the first FAA Part 139 commercial airport in the U.S. to join the “Airport as Energy Nodes (ÆNodes)” initiative — a national effort exploring how airports can supply the energy needed for future zero-emission aviation.
As electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft and eVTOL air taxis emerge, ÆNodes will help develop the alternative energy systems airports need while supporting broader community energy solutions.
Learn more from WTNH here.
Building a Modern, 21st Century HVN
HVN is delivering more jobs, more destinations, and a truly 21st-century airport—combining critical infrastructure upgrades with strong environmental protections, long-term sustainability strategies, and a thoughtful commitment to the surrounding communities.
Learn more at the link here.
