1980s. Due to Skybus ceasing all operations on April 4, 2008, the airport was yet again without commercial service. Economic impact The local government credits Westover with spurring development of the Memorial Drive corridor, including several planned hotels and a high-end retail plaza. Civilian use Westover Metropolitan Airport is the civilian component of the complex. It is owned and managed by the non-profit Westover Metropolitan Corporation, established in 1974 to develop property surplused by the General Services Administration. An area of of the property has been operated since that time as a public use, regional civilian airport. The United States Air Force extends military-grade air traffic control and firefighting/rescue services to civilian users. Airlines and destinations The airport is currently looking to receive new commercial service from an airline. Historical service Skybus Airlines to Columbus and Greensboro, 2007–2008 Facilities and aircraft Westover Metropolitan Airport contains a full-service passenger terminal, including Transportation Security Administration security facilities. The facility was built in 1989 in order to host several commuter airlines and is still operational today. Long-term and short-term parking is available. Parking shuttles and hotel shuttles are provided at no cost. Facility upgrades were paid for by Massachusetts taxpayers, but since the collapse of Skybus the passenger terminal has been empty. The Westover complex covers an area of 2,500 acres (10 km²) which contains two runways: 5/23: measuring 11,598 x 301 ft (3,535 x 92 m) and 15/33 measuring 7,082 x 150 ft (2,159 x 46 m). At nearly 11,600 feet long, runway 5/23 is the longest runway in all of New England. A new Air Traffic Control tower was constructed in 2002 and the old tower was demolished. According to FAA records for the 12-month period ending October 31, 2017, the airport had 16,213 aircraft operations, an average of 44 per day: 64% military, 33% general aviation and 3% air carrier. There were 40 aircraft based at this airport: 16 military, 11 single engine, 5 multi-engine, 5 jet aircraft, 2 gliders and 1 helicopter . General aviation services are provided by Metro Air Services. References External links Airports in Massachusetts Buildings and structures in Chicopee, Massachusetts Airports in Hampden County, Massachusetts Transportation buildings and structures in Hampshire County, Massachusetts