Tweed–New Haven Airport (HVN) Statistics

Published Sep 9, 2026

Published Sep 9, 2026

Tweed–New Haven Airport (HVN) serves the Greater New Haven region in southern Connecticut and has experienced significant growth in recent years. The airport is undergoing a major expansion that includes a new terminal and other infrastructure improvements aimed at supporting increased passenger demand.

How many enplanements does Tweed–New Haven Airport handle each year?

HVN recorded 589,409 official enplanements in 2024.

  • From 2014 through 2018, enplanements stayed below 40,000, rising from 33,625 to 38,991.
  • Traffic reached a pre-pandemic high of 48,860 enplanements in 2019.
  • The pandemic cut HVN to 11,432 enplanements in 2020, a 76.6% drop from 2019.
  • Recovery accelerated after airline growth resumed, with enplanements rising to 351,867 in 2022 and 490,255 in 2023.
  • The 2024 figure of 589,409 enplanements was up 20.22% from 2023.
Vertical bar chart of Tweed–New Haven Airport annual enplanements from 2014 to 2024, near 30K through 2021, dropping to 11.43K in 2020, then surging to 351.87K in 2022, 490.26K in 2023, and 589.41K in 2024.
Annual enplanements at HVN, 2014–2024 — from below 40,000 before 2019 to 589,409 in 2024.

Does Tweed–New Haven Airport handle domestic or international flights?

HVN’s official destination list shows service across the United States, with no foreign-country destinations listed.

  • The airport describes service to more than 30 destinations across the United States.
  • Avelo Airlines lists U.S. mainland destinations plus San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • Breeze Airways lists U.S. destinations including Florida, Ohio, Virginia, Louisiana and South Carolina markets.
  • No international destinations are listed on the airport’s current official Airlines & Destinations page.

Note: Puerto Rico appears in the airport’s official Avelo Airlines destination list, but it is a U.S. territory rather than a foreign-country destination.

How many aircraft operations take place at Tweed–New Haven Airport each year?

FAA Operations Network (OPSNET) itinerant data, which excludes local traffic-pattern operations, shows HVN recorded 26,142 aircraft operations in 2025.

  • From 2014 through 2018, operations fluctuated between 15,950 and 21,330, with general aviation as the largest category each year.
  • The pre-pandemic 2019 total was 16,630 operations, while air carrier activity rose to 1,240.
  • The pandemic year cut operations to 13,054 in 2020, down 21.5% from 2019.
  • Post-pandemic activity rose steadily from 19,880 operations in 2022 to 23,355 in 2024.
  • By 2025, operations reached 26,142, up 11.93% from 2024.
  • Air carrier operations reached 11,407 in 2025, nearly matching general aviation’s 11,757 operations.
Vertical bar chart of annual itinerant aircraft operations at Tweed–New Haven Airport from 2014 to 2026, ranging roughly 13K–26K with a 2020 dip to 13.1K, a peak of 26.1K in 2025, and a partial 7.3K figure for the asterisked 2026.
Annual itinerant aircraft operations by type at HVN, 2014–2026 (2026 partial) — a 2020 low of 13,054 rising to 26,142 in 2025.
Annual Itinerant Aircraft Operations by Type at HVN (2014 – 2026*)
PeriodAir CarrierAir TaxiGeneral AviationMilitaryTotal
2014104,78012,85026017,900
201506,32012,73041019,450
201607,19013,76038021,330
201706,8209,69032016,830
201806,0309,62030015,950
20191,2404,85010,30024016,630
20207102,05010,13017013,054
20217602,84013,15025017,000
20225,6502,90011,12021019,880
20236,8403,30010,95013021,220
20248,2302,89012,14010023,355
202511,4072,88811,7579026,142
2026*3,4809002,890207,290

Source · All categories shown are FAA OPSNET itinerant operations, excluding local operations. Percentage changes are calculated from the full official source values. The 2026 row is partial-year data through April and should not be compared with full-year totals.

What are the most popular destinations from Tweed–New Haven Airport?

Orlando International Airport (MCO) was HVN’s busiest domestic destination, with 97,190 passengers during April 2025–March 2026.

  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) led the airport’s domestic markets in both rolling periods shown, rising from 91,160 to 97,190 passengers.
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) ranked second with 58,100 passengers in the latest 12-month period.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) ranked third with 49,830 passengers.
  • Florida airports made up 5 of the top 6 destination markets: Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers and Tampa.
  • Charleston International Airport (CHS) rose from 17,230 to 25,430 passengers, while Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) increased from 22,840 to 28,970.
Grouped horizontal bar chart comparing origin-destination passengers for ten domestic routes from Tweed–New Haven Airport across two 12-month periods, led by Orlando (91.16K then 97.19K) and ranging down to Charleston (17.23K then 25.43K).
Top domestic destinations from HVN by passengers — Orlando led at 97,190 in the latest 12-month period.

Which airlines carry the most passengers at Tweed–New Haven Airport?

TEM Enterprises, the carrier name used in BTS for Avelo Airlines service, accounted for 88.39% of HVN’s carrier passengers during April 2025–March 2026.

  • HVN handled 730,000 scheduled departing revenue passengers during the 12 months ending March 2026, up 13.51% from the prior 12-month period.
  • Scheduled departures rose from 4,861 to 5,852, a 20.39% increase.
  • BTS reports 1.28 million total carrier passengers for TEM Enterprises during April 2025–March 2026, including inbound and outbound traffic; that gave the carrier the largest share at 88.39%.
  • Breeze Airways carried 167,960 passengers during the same period, equal to 11.61% of the airport’s carrier passenger total.
Grouped horizontal bar chart of passenger volume at HVN by carrier for the 12 months ending March 2022 through 2026, with TEM Enterprises rising from 701.4K to about 1,278.5K and Breeze appearing at 7.6K in 2024, reaching 172.5K in 2025 before 168.0K in 2026.
Carrier passengers at HVN — TEM Enterprises (Avelo) held an 88.39% share versus Breeze Airways at 11.61%.

Annual Revenue at Tweed–New Haven Airport

HVN reported $16.33 million in total operating revenue in 2025.

  • From 2014 through 2018, total operating revenue stayed below $1 million, rising from $873,761 to $960,490.
  • Pre-pandemic revenue reached $1.06 million in 2019 and remained close to that level at $1.05 million in 2020.
  • Revenue fell to $596,514 in 2021, down 43.32% from 2020.
  • Post-pandemic growth accelerated sharply, with revenue rising from $3.53 million in 2022 to $10.43 million in 2023.
  • The 2025 figure of $16.33 million was up 44.93% from 2024.
Vertical bar chart of Tweed–New Haven Airport annual operating revenue by fiscal year, near $1M from FY2014 to FY2020, dipping to $0.60M in FY2021, then rising to $3.53M, $10.43M, $11.27M, and $16.33M through FY2025.
Total operating revenue at HVN by fiscal year — near $1 million through 2020, rising to $16.33 million by 2025.

Major Expansion Projects at Tweed–New Haven Airport

HVN’s official expansion plan centers on a new 84,000-square-foot East Terminal and a runway extension to 6,575 feet.

  • The new East Terminal reached 60% design as of Summer 2025.
  • Runway 02/20 is planned to extend by 639 feet to the south and 336 feet to the north.
  • The project includes expanded parking for up to 4,000 vehicles.
  • A dedicated access road from Proto Drive is planned within the existing airport footprint.
  • The environmental plan includes more than 32 acres of enhanced or newly created high-value tidal wetlands.

Note: Design details may change as final design, permitting and project coordination continue.

What are Tweed–New Haven Airport’s environmental goals?

HVN’s environmental program focuses on wetland restoration, flood resilience, air-quality improvements and community-compatible access.

  • The mitigation plan offsets 9.31 acres of wetland impacts by enhancing 28.5 acres of tidal wetlands and creating 3.77 acres of new tidal salt marsh.
  • The plan preserves 25 acres of grassland bird habitat.
  • The East Terminal will be raised above the 100-year flood elevation, with key systems placed above flood levels.
  • Air-quality improvements are tied to reduced taxi times and optimized aircraft movement.
  • The Proto Drive access plan is designed to route airport traffic through commercial and industrial areas rather than residential streets.

How does Tweed–New Haven Airport rank nationally?

HVN ranked #131 among U.S. commercial-service airports in 2024, with 589,409 enplanements.

  • HVN ranked #297 in 2021, when it recorded 29,732 enplanements.
  • The airport rose to #149 in 2022, after enplanements jumped to 351,867.
  • HVN reached #135 in 2023, with 490,255 enplanements.
  • The airport ranked #131 in 2024, when the FAA classified it as a Small Hub airport.
  • HVN’s 2021 to 2022 increase was 1,083.46%.
National Rankings and Key Metrics at HVN
YearFAA RankHub ClassificationOfficial Enplanements
2021297Nonhub Primary29,732
2022149Nonhub Primary351,867
2023135Small Hub490,255
2024131Small Hub589,409

Source · FAA ranks and hub classifications are based on passenger boardings, also called enplanements, not total passenger traffic.

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Economic Impact of Tweed–New Haven Airport

The New HVN page cites more than $444 million in statewide economic impact by 2028.

  • The airport project is expected to create 2,500+ local jobs by 2030.
  • Statewide economic impact is listed at $444 million+ by 2028.
  • Real Gross State Product impact is listed at $2 billion+ by 2060.

References

  1. FAA Passenger Boarding and All-Cargo Data Master · faa.gov
  2. FAA OPSNET — Itinerant Aircraft Operations Data (2014–April 2026) · aspm.faa.gov
  3. BTS Airline, Destination, Monthly Passenger, and On-Time Data (2021–2026) · transtats.bts.gov
  4. FAA CATS — Form 127 Operating and Financial Summary (FY2014–FY2025) · cats.airports.faa.gov
  5. Tweed–New Haven Airport (HVN) — Destinations, Expansion, Environmental and Economic Impact Data · flytweed.com
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