Why go
- City in Massachusetts, United States.
- Served by Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF).
History
Springfield is the most populous city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, and its county seat. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. At the 2020 census, the city's population was 155,929, making it the third most populous city in Massachusetts and the fourth most populous city in New England, after Boston, Worcester, and Providence. The Springfield metropolitan area, one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 699,162 in 2020.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 26 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-800, 717, 737-300, 737-800) · 9 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, Embraer 175, ERJ-145, A320, A321…) · 8 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Washington*
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, A321, ERJ-145, Embraer 175…) · 8 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh*, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, CRJ, CRJ-900, A320, 757…) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Minneapolis, Orlando*, Raleigh-durham*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 5 routes: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Juan, Tampa, West Palm Beach
- AirTran Airways FL (717, 737-300, 737-700, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (A319, 737-800, BEH, A320, 737-700) · 4 routes: Chicago, Montreal*, Toronto*, Washington
- Air Canada AC (BEH) · 2 routes: Montreal*, Toronto*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-700, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Alitalia AZ (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, MD-88, 737-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Springfield, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.