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Western Maryland's regional gateway serving the Tri-State area.
Opened
1942
Location
Hagerstown, United States
Hagerstown Regional Airport, officially named Richard A. Henson Field in honor of the aviation entrepreneur and regional airline pioneer, is a public airport located in Washington County, Maryland. It sits approximately three miles north of downtown Hagerstown and serves the Tri-State region encompassing Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The airport has historically supported scheduled commercial service, though its commercial passenger operations have fluctuated over the years. Richard A. Henson, the airport's namesake, founded Henson Aviation, which later became a regional affiliate of Piedmont Airlines and ultimately US Airways Express, making the airport's naming particularly meaningful to the region's aviation heritage.
Beyond commercial service, the airport plays an important role in general aviation, corporate aviation, and cargo operations. It features two runways capable of accommodating a range of aircraft types and supports various fixed-base operators serving the local business and private aviation community.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle limited commercial and general aviation passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground access to downtown Hagerstown is primarily by car or taxi, with the airport located approximately three miles north of the city center.
Airlines here
Commercial scheduled service has been limited and intermittent in recent years, with no major mainline carrier consistently operating at the airport as of the early 2020s.
Notable facts
- ›Named after Richard A. Henson, founder of Henson Aviation and a pioneering regional airline entrepreneur.
- ›Henson Aviation became a US Airways Express affiliate before ceasing operations.
- ›The airport has two runways and sits at an elevation of approximately 703 feet above sea level.
- ›Located in Washington County, Maryland, near the junction of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
- ›The airport supports a mix of general aviation, corporate, and limited commercial operations.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
