Grafton Airport (Massachusetts)

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Grafton Airport
Summary
OperatorPrivate
Location Grafton, Massachusetts
BuiltUnknown
In use1927-Before 1954
OccupantsPrivate/Public
Elevation  AMSL 426 ft / 130 m
Coordinates 42°13′37.07″N71°42′54.83″W / 42.2269639°N 71.7152306°W / 42.2269639; -71.7152306
Grafton Airport (Massachusetts)

Grafton Airport was a private airfield that was operational during the mid-20th century in Grafton, Massachusetts. [1]

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References

  1. "Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Western Massachusetts". Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 29 December 2013.