Control of the airport remains a contentious issue in the community. Presently, the Town has taken over the running of the airport as a private enterprise which will curtail the number of flights. Officially, the airport will reopen just prior to this Memorial Day weekend (2022).
In 2019 and 2021, we interviewed hundreds of passengers on summer weekends about their present and future travel plans and needs. Initially, the Town of East Hampton used this information to consider a way forward for the airport. East Hampton Settles On Restriction, Not Permanent Closure, For Airport – 27 East
Control of the airport remains a contentious issue in the community. Presently, the Town has taken over the running of the airport as a private enterprise which will curtail the number of flights. Officially, the airport will reopen just prior to this Memorial Day weekend (2022).