Trusted Air Traffic Control Services Around the Globe

Midwest ATC has operated the control tower at MVY for more than 35 years, beginning seasonally under an FAA sole source program. In 2005, the tower was included in our award of Area 1 of the FAA Contract Tower Program, and we have provided year-round service there ever since.

The Martha’s Vineyard is an island destination popular during the summer months which makes the airport seasonally very busy. Census reports show 1,600 year-round residents, but this number exceeds 100K in the summer months and includes politicians, celebrities, and dignitaries from all over the world. Located in the middle of the island, the Martha’s Vineyard Airport is the primary access point for travelers using many commercial and air carrier companies including CapeAir, Tradewind, JetBlue, Delta, and American Airlines.  In 2024, the airport had more than 83,000 passenger enplanements. Things change drastically during the summer months at the Vineyard. From November to May, there are approximately 1,060 average monthly operations. From May to November, this average increases to more than 4,800 monthly operations.

The MVY FAA Contract Tower is a proud US Contract Tower Association Willie F. Card Memorial Award Winner. In addition, MVY is an award winner of multiple Midwest ATC Facility Awards including 2011 ATM of the Year, 2011 Facility of the Year, and 2015 Facility of the Year.