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Martin State Airport

Baltimore, United States
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Baltimore's general aviation and military airfield on the Chesapeake.

Opened
1929
Location
Baltimore, United States
Martin State Airport (MTN/KMTN) is a public general aviation airport located in Middle River, Baltimore County, Maryland, operated by the Maryland Aviation Administration. It sits along the shores of the Back River and the Chesapeake Bay, approximately 10 miles east of downtown Baltimore. The airport has deep historical roots as a manufacturing and flight-test facility for the Glenn L. Martin Company, one of America's pioneering aircraft manufacturers. Today it primarily serves general aviation, corporate aviation, and the Maryland Army National Guard, which operates helicopters from the facility. Martin State does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. It functions as a reliever airport for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and supports training, private, and military operations in the region.
Terminals
Martin State Airport has no commercial passenger terminals; it offers fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities serving general aviation and corporate aircraft.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle via Eastern Boulevard, with limited public transit connections to the broader Baltimore area.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Martin State Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Originally built as the manufacturing and flight-test airfield for the Glenn L. Martin Company, a major early American aircraft manufacturer.
  • ›The Maryland Army National Guard's 29th Combat Aviation Brigade operates helicopters from the airport.
  • ›The airport is named in honor of Glenn L. Martin, aviation pioneer and founder of the Glenn L. Martin Company.
  • ›It serves as a general aviation reliever airport for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
  • ›The airport sits adjacent to the Back River and offers direct access to Chesapeake Bay waterways.
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Charm City: historic harbor, vibrant culture, and legendary seafood.

Baltimore sits on the Patapsco River estuary along the Chesapeake Bay, blending colonial history with a gritty, creative urban energy. Its revitalized Inner Harbor anchors a waterfront packed with museums, markets, and restaurants, while distinct neighborhoods like Fells Point and Mount Vernon reveal the city's layered character.

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  • •National Aquarium — one of the country's finest, with sharks, dolphins, and coral reefs
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Getting around: The Light Rail and Metro Subway lines connect key areas including the airport and downtown, while the Charm City Circulator offers free bus routes through popular neighborhoods. MTA buses extend coverage citywide. Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are widely available, and the Inner Harbor is best explored on foot or by water taxi hopping between attractions.

Best time: Late spring (April–May) and early fall (September–October) offer mild temperatures, lower humidity, and the most comfortable conditions for exploring the waterfront and neighborhoods.

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Martin State Airport
Encyclopaedia

Martin State Airport is a joint civil-military public use airport located nine nautical miles east of the central business district of Baltimore, in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The facility is located within the census-designated place of Middle River on Maryland State Highway 150, near the intersection of Maryland State Highway 700. The Maryland Aviation Administration operates the airport on behalf of the Maryland Department of Transportation. MTN is a general aviation relief airport.

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