Tweed New Haven Airport

What Tweed New Haven Airport does

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is a regional public-use commercial and general aviation airport located at 155 Burr Street, three miles southeast of downtown New Haven, Connecticut. Originally inaugurated in 1931, it is governed by the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority (a government/state entity) and has been operated and managed since 1998 by Avports under a public-private partnership, formalized through a landmark 43-year lease signed in 2022. The airport serves Southern Connecticut regional travelers, commercial airlines, general aviation operators, and concession partners, offering scheduled passenger service to 30+ nonstop U.S. destinations via Avelo Airlines (primary carrier, launched November 2021) and Breeze Airways (launched December 2024).

The airport's core assets are physical operations infrastructure—runway, terminal facilities, aircraft apron, parking, and airfield management systems—supplemented by community-facing environmental technology including the WebTrak/ANOMS noise and aircraft monitoring platform, the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP), and the Residential Indoor Air Program (RIAP). A Fixed Base Operator, Robinson Aviation, provides general aviation fuel, hangar, and support services. The airport is executing a major capital modernization branded "The New HVN," featuring a proposed 84,000-square-foot East Terminal on elevated piers, a runway extension to 6,575 feet, and expanded parking for up to 4,000 vehicles, supported by an $11.3–11.4 million FAA Airport Improvement Program grant.

Revenue is generated through a diversified set of transaction-based and managed-services streams rather than a single product: weight-based aircraft landing fees (billed via Vector Airport Systems' PLANEPASS), a $0.12/gallon fuel flowage fee, passenger parking, terminal concessions (dining and retail such as G Café, Grazing Goat, and the HVN Marketplace), ground transportation fees (car rentals, taxis, and authorized rideshare with Uber and Lyft), terminal and digital advertising managed by agency-of-record Vieta, and the long-term operating agreement with Avports. Pricing is standardized and publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer passenger services and B2B channel partnerships with airlines, the FBO, and concessionaires.

Name

Tweed New Haven Airport

Legal name

The New HVN LLC

Website

https://flytweed.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport in New Haven, Connecticut, operated by Avports under a public authority, serving Southern Connecticut travelers with 30+ nonstop destinations via Avelo and Breeze airlines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Air Transportation (481)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management (THABAIAF), Airport & Aviation OOH Media (Terminals, Jet Bridges, Lounges) (BPAFALAF)

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• General aviation operations
• Airport parking facilities
• Aircraft landing fees
• Ground transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Fees charged to aircraft based on maximum gross takeoff weight. Fees range from $0 for aircraft under 5,000 lbs to $3.00 per 1,000 pounds for aircraft 12,500 lbs and above. Managed by Vector Airport Systems via PLANEPASS service.
2. Fuel Flowage Fees: General aviation fuel flowage fee of $0.12 per gallon
3. Parking Revenue: On-site parking lots (138+ spaces) plus Long Wharf Garage Park & Ride option. Revenue from passenger vehicle parking.
4. Concession Revenue: Revenue from dining (G Café, Grazing Goat) and retail (HVN Marketplace with RJ Julia Booksellers, PharmaBox) operations within terminal
5. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees from car rentals (Avis, Budget), taxi services (M7 Ride), and authorized rideshare services (Uber, Lyft). Includes $3.75 airport pick-up/drop-off fee for taxis.
6. Advertising & Sponsorship: Terminal and digital platform advertising opportunities managed through agency of record Vieta
7. Operating Agreement with Avports: Public-private partnership with Avports operating and managing the airport since 1998 under long-term lease agreement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) operates a regional commercial and general aviation airport located three miles southeast of downtown New Haven, Connecticut. The airport provides passenger terminal services, commercial airline access via Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways to 30+ destinations, fixed base operator (FBO) services for general aviation, on-site parking, ground transportation coordination, and concession operations. The facility is operated by Avports under a public-private partnership with the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority.

Product overview

Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport operated by Avports under the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority. The airport serves Southern Connecticut with commercial airline service from Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways to 30+ destinations. The product portfolio includes core passenger services (flight operations, terminal amenities, parking, ground transportation), general aviation FBO services, environmental management programs (noise monitoring via WebTrak/ANOMS, air quality monitoring, water management), community engagement initiatives, and the major New HVN expansion project. The airport also operates the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) and newly launched Residential Indoor Air Program (RIAP) for community benefit. Ground transportation integrations include authorized rideshare (Uber, Lyft), taxi, rental cars, and public transit connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The New HVN: Major capital improvement project featuring new 84,000-square-foot East Terminal and extended runway for the airport
• HVN Connection
• ÆNodes Initiative

Products and services

• HVN Flight Services Scheduled commercial passenger flight operations via Avelo Airlines (27 destinations) and Breeze Airways (8 destinations), providing flight status tracking, arrivals and departures information, and real-time flight updates for travelers.
• Parking Services On-site parking facilities with Lot A (15 spots), Lot B (34 spots), and Lot C (136 spots), plus off-site Park & Ride at Long Wharf Garage. Online reservation system available via ParkHVN.com.
• Terminal Dining and Shopping Passenger terminal amenities including G Café bakery, Grazing Goat bar and restaurant, HVN Marketplace (RJ Julia Booksellers, PharmaBox travel essentials, Pebbles Toy Store, Pearls & Plaid), and Jabbrrbox workspace pods.
• General Aviation Services (FBO) Full-service Fixed Base Operator services provided by Robinson Aviation including Jet-A and Avgas fuel, heated hangars, passenger and crew facilities, and 5,600-foot runway access for private aircraft.
• Ground Transportation Services Authorized ground transportation including rideshare (Uber, Lyft), taxi (M7 Ride), car rentals (Avis, Budget), Turo car share, CTtransit bus service, Amtrak and Metro-North rail connections via Union Station, and private car services.
• WebTrak Noise Monitoring Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 23x passenger growth from 2021 to 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UbercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2026Authorized rideshare provider at Tweed New Haven Airport as of June 17, 2026. Joins Lyft as active rideshare option for airport transportation.
• Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Regulatory partnership for environmental review and permitting of airport expansion project. Airport submitted Inland & Wetland Permit Application in 2025. Partnership includes long-term management plan for restored wetlands.
• Vector Airport SystemscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 November 2024Landing fee billing and collection service provider via PLANEPASS system. Effective November 1, 2024, handles all landing fee invoicing, payments (credit cards accepted with 3% processing fee), and account management.
• NASA / National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Selected as first FAA Part 139 commercial airport in the U.S. to join the Airport as Energy Nodes (ÆNodes) initiative. Partnership exploring how airports can supply energy for future zero-emission aviation including electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft and eVTOL air taxis.
• AvportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Long-term 43-year lease and operating agreement signed in 2022. Avports has operated and managed the airport since 1998 under public-private partnership. Responsible for airport operations, management, administration, and maintenance.
• New HVN LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner in the major expansion project including new 84,000 sq ft East Terminal and runway extension. Part of Lease & Development Agreement signed in 2022.
• Connecticut FoodshareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner organization supporting local food security initiatives
• East Haven Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization partner supporting economic development in East Haven
• East Haven Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal service organization partner
• Greater New Haven Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business organization partner supporting economic development
• Amity Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization partner
• VietacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAgency of record for advertising and sponsorship sales at Tweed New Haven Airport. Handles terminal and digital advertising opportunities for brands seeking to reach travelers.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN): Regional mid-Atlantic airport that built its recent traffic growth on ULCC service (Frontier); same template HVN is pursuing with Avelo/Breeze.
• Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE): Pennsylvania regional commercial airport of similar scale with ULCC-driven growth and infrastructure renewal, comparable to HVN's profile and trajectory.
• Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT): New England regional commercial airport with overlapping catchment, public authority governance, and recent capital expansion projects.
• Stewart International Airport (SWF): New York Hudson Valley regional airport operated under public-private partnership with Port Authority involvement; similar FBO, commercial mix, and infrastructure modernization narrative.
• Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP): Long Island regional airport with similar passenger profile (low- to mid-single-digit millions), ULCC-heavy airline mix, and shared New York metro catchment — directly competing for some Connecticut travelers.
• Westchester County Airport (HPN): Suburban New York/Connecticut-area regional commercial and general aviation airport; same hybrid commercial-plus-FBO model serving a comparable catchment with multi-airline service. Most directly comparable U.S. airport in scale and role to HVN.
• Republic Airport (FRG): Long Island regional airport with strong general aviation/FBO presence alongside limited scheduled commercial service — analogous to HVN's GA + commercial blend.
• T.F. Green International Airport (PVD): Rhode Island's primary commercial airport serving the same Southern New England geography; comparable scale, multi-airline mix, and ongoing terminal modernization.

Broad incumbents

• Avports: U.S. airport operator that itself operates HVN under a 43-year lease and manages a portfolio of similar regional airports — relevant as the parent operator and as a structural template for the PPP model.

Regional players

• Atlantic City International Airport (ACY): Mid-Atlantic regional airport with comparable passenger scale and ULCC service mix; serves a different primary geography but offers a useful operating and capital-structure comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flytweed
• Facebookfacebook.com/flytweed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tweed-new-haven-airport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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