Destinations: Martha’s Vineyard

The location offers no shortage of airports, history, or things to do.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 06:15 PM ET

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On approach to Martha's Vineyard. [Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

General aviation provides a significantly quicker and easier travel option to Martha's Vineyard, bypassing the often-complicated and time-consuming ferry system.
The island features three distinct airports catering to various pilot needs: the full-service, modern KMVY; the turf-runway, non-towered Katama Airpark; and the grass-strip, permit-required Trade Wind Airport.
Martha's Vineyard offers diverse experiences across its six unique towns, each with its own personality, and boasts five historically significant lighthouses that collectively offer insight into the island's culture and history.

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Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is one of those destinations that makes a great case for general aviation. Because it is an island, getting there by car involves a ferry ride that can be complicated, competitive, and time-consuming to arrange.

People who have summered on the Vineyard for generations often share tales of woe related to the ferry. Under the best conditions, the trip consumes much of the day.