🇺🇸 Dillant Hopkins Airport

Dillant-Hopkins Airport (IATA: EEN, ICAO: KEEN, FAA LID: EEN) is a general aviation airport located in Swanzey, New Hampshire, approximately 2 miles south of Keene's central business district,. The airport, encompassing 888 to 1,000 acres, was dedicated in 1943 and named in honor of Thomas David Dillant and Edwin Chester Hopkins, who died during World War II,.

Notable Features and History:

• The airport has two asphalt runways, with the primary runway being 6,200 feet long and equipped with an Instrument Landing System (ILS),.
• It has a history of scheduled airline service dating back to 1946, with carriers like Northeast Airlines and Mohawk Airlines offering flights to various destinations, including New York City and Montreal.
• Dillant-Hopkins Airport hosted an air show in 1953, featuring flying teams from the U.S. Air Force and Navy.
• The airport has undergone several improvements over the years, including runway extensions, night lighting, and the addition of signal beacons.
• It can accommodate seaplanes on nearby Wilson Pond.

Current Status:

• Dillant-Hopkins Airport is open to the public and categorized as a regional general aviation facility,.
• It is a non-towered airport and operates an automated weather observation system,.
• On-site services include aircraft maintenance, a restaurant, and car rental services,.
• It offers full Fixed Base Operation (FBO) services, including fuel (100LL and Jet-A), hangars, tiedowns, and major airframe and powerplant repair,,.
• Specialized flight services such as airplane and helicopter flight training, tailwheel and complex endorsements, and aircraft rental are available,.
• The airport has extensive snow removal equipment and deicing systems to maintain clear runways during winter months.
• As of June 2008, the airport had no commercial airline service.

*Sources researched: dot.nh.gov, keenenh.gov, en.wikipedia.org, airnav.com, skyvector.com*