Norwood Memorial Airport (IATA: OWD, ICAO: KOWD) serves Norwood, US.
Norwood Memorial Airport (KOWD/OWD) is a public-use airport located two miles east of Norwood, Massachusetts, covering 688 acres,.
History and Operations: The airport was built by the federal government in 1942 to support the war effort, serving as a Naval Outlying Landing Field for Naval Air Station Squantum, where pilots practiced take-offs and landings,. In 1946, it was turned over to the town of Norwood and renamed Norwood Memorial Airport in honor of local World War II casualties.
Today, it is a busy general aviation airport, accommodating approximately 60,000 take-offs and landings annually. It is open to the public and has a control tower that operates from 0700-2000 (November-April) and 0700-2200 (May-October). The airport is not certificated for scheduled commercial flights but handles charter services. As of April 2022, 101 aircraft were based at the airport, including single-engine, multi-engine, jet, and helicopter aircraft.
Facilities: Norwood Memorial Airport has two asphalt runways:
- Runway 17/35: 4,007 ft x 100 ft, with medium intensity runway edge lights, approach lighting (MALSF), and PAPI,.
- Runway 10/28: 3,995 ft x 75 ft,.
Fuel services include 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+,. The airport also offers major airframe and powerplant services.
Current Status: The airport is operational, but an active construction notice is in effect. It remains a vital air transportation hub for Massachusetts, contributing over $50 million annually to the economy.
*Sources researched: norwoodma.gov, nfdc.faa.gov, airnav.com, en.wikipedia.org*
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Where is Norwood Memorial Airport located?
Norwood Memorial Airport is located in Norwood, US, at an elevation of 49 ft. Its IATA code is OWD and ICAO code is KOWD.