Block Island Airport (BID)
Block
Island state airport is a vacation destination for thousands
of passengers each year arriving on New England airlines. The airport
also serves the community’s critical needs by providing
access for time-sensitive cargo and urgent medical transport. Bethany’s,
the on-airport restaurant, is a popular destination for the new England
GA community. The terminal has a welcoming atmosphere and is located
within walking distance of downtown New Shoreham and Block Island’s free
beaches. Various local companies offer charter service to area airports, for information Contact the airport: 401-466-5511, www.blockisland.stateairportri.com
New England Airlines
New England Airlines has been
providing daily
scheduled air service to Block Island as a certificated Commuter
Airline since 1970. Air services, provided by New England Airlines,
are offered daily (year round) from Westerly, RI. Westerly, located
just off Interstate 95 is an easy drive, or train ride from anywhere in
New England. (AMTRAK serves Westerly with daily trains between
Washington/New York and Boston). Flight time between Westerly and Block
Island is 12 minutes. Parking at the Westerly airport is FREE! New
England Airlines also offers charter flights to airports throughout New
England.
For more information and reservations please visit www.blockislandsairline.com or call
(800) 243-2460 or 401-596-2460.