Our Mission and Goals...
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.

On the Radar Screen...

Boire Field - It's that time again.....the annual Aviation Career Education (ACE) Camp at Daniel Webster College is underway this week in Nashua, NH. Camp directors anticipate the week will "fly" by for the ninety-eight campers aged 15 to 17, who will have the opportunity to fly with Daniel Webster College Flight Instructors, use flight simulators, and visit the Fire Academy in Concord and tour Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, among other activities planned. For more information on Aviation Education and ACE Camps, please visit our Aviation Education page.

NH Aviation Facts

(Current as of October 1, 2007 unless otherwise noted)

• 1,215 Registered Aircraft (CY 2006)
• 119 Registered Airports
• 26 Private Use Airports
• 24 Public Use Airports
• 62 Registered Heliports; Private & Public Use
• 6 Registered Sea Plane Bases; Private & Public Use
• 61Registered NH Commercial Aviation Operators
• 4 Registered Dealerships
• $2,139,845 Annual State Appropriation for Airport Improvements (SFY 2008)
• $36,616,309 Federal Aviation Administration investment in NH airports (FFY 2007)
• $785,481 collected for aviation registrations, aircraft operating fees, fines and interest earned
• 12 Airlines serving NH at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, Portsmouth International Airport at Pease and Lebanon Municipal Airport

By the Way...

Thank you for visiting our website. 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!

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