A rapidly growing regional airport serving southern Connecticut with significant passenger growth driven by budget airline operations.
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is located in East Haven, Connecticut, serving the greater New Haven metropolitan area. The airport has transformed from a small regional facility into a significant passenger hub following the establishment of Avelo Airlines' East Coast operations in 2021.
41.2637, -72.8868
Passenger traffic increased dramatically by 67% from 2023 to 2024, reaching 1.17 million passengers.
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Workers across airline operations, ground services, terminal operations, and airport management functions.
The airport is undergoing significant terminal expansion to more than double current terminal space to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Implementation of modern passenger processing systems and digital check-in capabilities to support increased traffic volumes.
Development of green building practices in new terminal construction and promotion of sustainable aviation fuel usage by partner airlines.
Work with federal and state authorities to secure funding for infrastructure improvements while maintaining operational caps and community agreements.
Prioritize completion of new terminal construction and runway improvements to support continued passenger growth and operational efficiency.
Integrate environmental considerations into all expansion projects while supporting airline partners' sustainability initiatives.
