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Cape Cod Gateway Airport

Hyannis, United States

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Cape Cod Gateway Airport

Hyannis, United States
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Routes out
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Destinations
KHYA
ICAO
54 ft
Elevation
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Cape Cod's primary gateway serving seasonal leisure travelers.

Opened
1928
Location
Hyannis, United States
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA/KHYA) is a public-use general aviation and commercial service airport located in Hyannis, Massachusetts, serving Barnstable County and the broader Cape Cod region. It is owned and operated by Barnstable County and functions as the primary air gateway to Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket connections. The airport handles a mix of scheduled commercial flights, charter operations, and significant general aviation traffic, with passenger volumes peaking sharply during the summer tourist season. Its strategic location near the Hyannis town center makes it a convenient entry point for visitors to one of New England's most popular vacation destinations. The facility supports instrument approaches and has a control tower, accommodating a range of aircraft from small piston planes to regional jets. It plays an important economic role for Barnstable County by supporting tourism and business travel throughout the year.
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal building handling commercial and charter passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and ride-share services connecting the airport to Hyannis and surrounding Cape Cod communities.
Airlines here
Cape Air has historically been the dominant carrier at HYA, offering scheduled service to regional New England destinations.
Notable facts
  • ›Situated on Cape Cod at an elevation of approximately 54 feet above sea level.
  • ›Barnstable County owns and operates the airport.
  • ›The airport serves as a hub for connecting flights to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard via Cape Air.
  • ›Passenger traffic is highly seasonal, peaking in summer months due to Cape Cod tourism.
  • ›The airport has two runways and an FAA control tower.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Cape Air
9K

Routes

HYA → ACK9K · CNA
HYA → BOS9K · CNA

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Cape Cod Gateway Airport
Encyclopaedia

Cape Cod Gateway Airport, also known as Boardman/Polando Field and formerly known as Barnstable Municipal Airport, is a public airport located on Cape Cod, one mile (1.6 km) north of the central business district of Hyannis, in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. This airport is publicly owned by the Town of Barnstable. It is Cape Cod's major airport as well as an air hub for the Cape and the Islands. The airport is served by scheduled commercial flights as well as charters and general aviation. Barnstable Municipal Airport served as a hub for Nantucket-based commuter airline Island Airlines until its shutdown in 2015.

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