Welcome to the Bureau of Aeronautics!
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation's charge is to plan, construct and maintain the best possible transportation system and State facilities in the most efficient and economical manner utilizing quality management techniques consistent with available resources and mandated controls. The Department is committed to excellence, safety, innovation and the future. The Bureau of Aeronautics works with aviation agencies at the Federal, State and local levels to preserve and promote a system of airports necessary to guarantee the future of air transportation in New Hampshire.
Tricia Lambert, Administrator
Bureau of Aeronautics
Open for Business... The ice runway at Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee opened for the 2012 season on February 5th. This local aviation attraction is an annual winter destination for pilots from across New England, with a few from distant parts of the United States. The ice runway is also one of the highlights of the annual Alton Bay Winter Carnival, which will be held this year on February 19th. A team of local volunteers lead by Paul LaRochelle and Steve Bell work to keep the ice runway operational for as long as snow and ice conditions allow.
File Photo: A plane lands at Alton Bay near a busy aircraft parking area in 2010.
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NH Aviation Facts
Current as of January 1, 2010 (unless otherwise noted)
- 1,575 Registered Aircraft (CY 2009)
- 118 Registered Airports
- 24 Private Use Airports
- 24 Public Use Airports
- 64 Registered Heliports; Private & Public Use
- 6 Registered Sea Plane Bases; Private & Public Use
- 59 Registered NH Commercial Aviation Operators
- 2 Registered Dealerships
- $470,185 Annual State Appropriation for Airport Improvements (SFY 2009)
- $18,423,762 Federal Aviation Administration investment in NH airports (SFY 2009)
- $984,290 collected for aviation registrations (CY 2009)
- 9 Airlines serving NH at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport and Lebanon Municipal Airport
GA Security Proposed Rule
January 1, 2009 - According to the latest Proposed Rule issued by the TSA, General Aviation airports which are (1) relievers or (2) regularly serving large aircraft with public charter service could be held accountable for … more.
By the Way …
Thank you for visiting our Web site. The Bureau of Aeronautics is dedicated to the promotion of New Hampshire Airports and will be glad to include information on upcoming events or significant changes at your airports. Airport Sponsors are requested to submit pictures and a brief description of the activity. In an effort to be more effective, we welcome your feedback so please contact us with comments and suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you!