Laconia Municipal Airport

Laconia Municipal Airport (IATA: LCI, ICAO: KLCI, FAA LID: LCI) is a general aviation airport located three miles (5 km) northeast of the central business district (CBD) of Laconia, a city in Belknap County, New Hampshire, USA. It covers 448 acres (181 ha) and has one runway. It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2017–2021, in which it is categorized as a regional general aviation facility.[1]

Laconia Municipal Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorCity of Laconia
LocationLaconia, New Hampshire
Elevation AMSL545 ft / 166.1 m
Coordinates43°34′22″N 71°25′08″W
Websitewww.laconiaairport.com
Map
LCI
Location of airport in New Hampshire/United States
LCI
LCI (the United States)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
8/26 5,890 1,795 Asphalt

Though it no longer supports a passenger airline, Laconia was once served by Northeast Express Regional Airlines. Northeast Express utilized an EAS (Essential Air Service) subsidy. Airline service was later provided by Skymaster Airlines, owned by Luke Smith. Smith transformed the service from piston prop Cessna 421-type planes to 15-passenger turbine Beech 99s. Skymaster expanded service from two cities (Laconia and Boston) to five, adding Keene, New Hampshire, Rutland, Vermont, and Newark, New Jersey. Skymaster was sold to three individuals who formed Atlantic North Airlines.

Laconia airport sees frequent private jet travel, mainly because of its proximity to the wealthy Lake Winnipesaukee region, the Meadowbrook (Bank of New Hampshire) Pavilion, and New Hampshire Motor Speedway. KLCI has two primary fixed base operators (FBOs), Emerson Aviation and SkyBright.

References
  1. "List of NPIAS Airports" (PDF). FAA.gov. Federal Aviation Administration. 21 October 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
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