Airports near ski resorts in the Northeast?

[Flightjock30]

Sorry if this question is a bit off topic for the board. I have access to a 172 and wanted to fly to airports within close proximity to ski resorts in the Northeast (particularly the states of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire) to ski on my days off from work. I know that Bethel, Maine has an airport and a really good ski area along with Mount Snow in Vermont (West Dover Airport). But does anyone know of any other areas? Thank you.

 

[A Squared]

Sorry if this question is a bit off topic for the board. I have access to a 172 and wanted to fly to airports within close proximity to ski resorts in the Northeast (particularly the states of Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire) to ski on my days off from work. I know that Bethel, Maine has an airport and a really good ski area along with Mount Snow in Vermont (West Dover Airport). But does anyone know of any other areas? Thank you.

Sugarloaf in Maine has an airstrip about 4 miles from the base lodge. Sugarloaf is a much bigger ski area than Sunday River, more varied terrain, much more vertical drop. Not much in the way of services at the airport ...ie, I think they plow the runway, but you're on your own for anything else.

 

[Crimson03]

You could probably get from RUT to killington pretty easy, I would guess that there is a shuttle from either the airport or downtown. Call the fbo and ask.

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

Seven Springs in Penn. has an airport on top of the mountian.

I do not know if it remains open year around though. Been about 10 years since I was there.

 

[Sgt. Hartman]

(In NH)

Give Laconia a shot, it's near Gunstock and they do take care of the runways in the winter. Plymouth is near Tenny mountain and Waterville but the runway is grass. Twin mountain is about 5 miles from Bretton woods and I'm not sure if they take care of the runway in the winter. Whitefield is also about a half hour from Cannon. The only downfall at all these places is that you probablly need a rental car to get to where you want to go.

 

[BankAccount=0$]

Sugarloaf in Maine has an airstrip about 4 miles from the base lodge. Sugarloaf is a much bigger ski area than Sunday River, more varied terrain, much more vertical drop. Not much in the way of services at the airport ...ie, I think they plow the runway, but you're on your own for anything else.

I'll second what A Squared said about Sugarloaf. I've been skiing there since I was like 5 years old. Really laid back kind of place with terrain to suit just about anybody. The airport is right in the valley below the mountain. Across the street there was a hotel called Judson's, not sure if it's still there, but you could definetly walk to it from the airport. The identifier is B21 and the ph. number for conditions is 207.237.3200

Enjoy the snow where ever you end up............

 

[Guitar rocker]

I'll second what A Squared said about Sugarloaf. I've been skiing there since I was like 5 years old. Really laid back kind of place with terrain to suit just about anybody. The airport is right in the valley below the mountain. Across the street there was a hotel called Judson's, not sure if it's still there, but you could definetly walk to it from the airport. The identifier is B21 and the ph. number for conditions is 207.237.3200

Enjoy the snow where ever you end up............

I'll tripple that. Sugarloaf has some good skiing. Bomb down narrow guage and yell at the old people to clear the way!!!!!!!!! Sunday River is really good too. I dont know about Mt. Abrams or Pleasant mountain anymore. Heck, you could even fly into Auburn, ME and go to Lost Valley! Small little place, but the night skiing is fun there as well. Lost Valley is about 15 min drive from the airport........like I said, you go faster down that up the mountain there though. In VT, you can land at Sugarbush and head over to Sugarbush North or South. I always liked "North" better though. Or even Stowe........great skiing there as well and thats close to Mad River too.

 

[Diesel]

Rangeley-

Saddleback mountain. If you don't like saddleback. their lift tickets are really cheap you just ride over to sugarloaf.

Plus Rangeley has an NDB approach.

Be careful of the mountains. Friendly folks up there. (k8b0)

By the way the hotel is still there at Sugarloaf but either place will give you a ride to the airport or hotel.

I'm a snowmobiler so i can't add much to the skiing.

 

[Crimson03]

FYI sugarbush 0b7? airport is closed in the winter, with the exception of ski equipped planes with prior permission. The airport operates as a X country ski area in winter.

 

[CE402]

I dont know about Mt. Abrams or Pleasant mountain anymore.

Mt. Abrams is still open and has night skiing....also pretty close to Col. Dyke Field in Bethel. Pleasant Mountain is now called Shawnee Peak and is going strong. Sunday River is great -- over 100 trails and something like 6 peaks, and Col. Dyke Field is just down the street.

 

[Diesel]

I'd recomend not going into sugarloaf in anything other than clear and a million. I've got 10 years up there flying and know the dangers that the particular area can pose.

 

[Hung Start]

Amen to that, brother Diesel. But all those strips up there hold their own particular challenges. Not the best place in the world to practice your scudrunning techniques.
And look around "reeeeeaaaalllll well on your way in if it is VFR. Might not be so clear on your way out, and it sure would be nice to have a sense of the lay of the land.

 

[NYYfan]

try morrisville vermont stowe. The village and the mountains are real real close. Lotta mts near the airport, make sure u stick to the dept proc some

 

[Jeff Helgeson]

Pico is colse by

You could probably get from RUT to killington pretty easy, I would guess that there is a shuttle from either the airport or downtown. Call the fbo and ask.

I have done that and Pico was very close.

 

[Flightjock30]

Thanks a bunch guys for your informative replies! I will definitely depart very early in the AM to enjoy a day worth of skiing and be gone by 2 PM. I would not want to depart in the dusk or evening near mountainous terrain in a single.

 

[Diesel]

send me a pm if you're headed to rangeley. I'll probably be around.

Check out the lift ticket prices at saddleback. They have really lowered them and put a couple of million into the whole place.

 

[NEDude]

Also try Lake Placid, NY (KLKP) - home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Whiteface Mountain isn't far. Saranac Lake (KSLK) is another nearby option.

 

[gfvalvo]

You could probably get from RUT to killington pretty easy, I would guess that there is a shuttle from either the airport or downtown. Call the fbo and ask.

Don't know about a shuttle, I've always rented a car at RUT. Helps to take a couple of people to share expenses: Plane + Rental Car + Killington = $$$$. Great day of skiing though, I do it from NJ once a year or so. Depart RUT at dusk, back at N12 after dark.

 

[navigator72]

I would check into flying into Bethel, Maine and spend the day at Sunday River. If you are looking for a cheaper, smaller mountain try Mt. Abrams a few miles down Rt 26 (eastbound). They offer 2 for 1 lift tix on Thursday and Friday.

 

[Goose Egg]

Don't forget Mt. Snow, VT. (I forget the identifier.) I've only flown there in the summer though, so I don't know what the condition of the runway is typically in the winter time. Be really, really careful with the weather, as in all of New England.

-Goose