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Easton Airport / Newnam Field

Easton, United States

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Easton Airport / Newnam Field

Easton, United States
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General aviation gateway serving Maryland's Eastern Shore.

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Easton, United States
Easton Airport, officially known as Easton Airport/Newnam Field (IATA: ESN, ICAO: KESN), is a public-use general aviation airport located in Talbot County, Maryland, near the city of Easton. It serves the Eastern Shore of Maryland and surrounding communities, providing facilities primarily for private, charter, and recreational flying. The airport features two runways and is owned and operated by Talbot County. It supports a range of general aviation activities including flight training, corporate aviation, and agricultural operations. The facility is equipped with fuel services, hangars, and maintenance support. Easton Airport does not currently host scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as a reliever airport and regional general aviation hub for the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are limited to a general aviation fixed-base operator (FBO) terminal building.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to and from the airport consists primarily of private vehicles and taxi services, as no dedicated public transit connections are available.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Easton Airport, which serves exclusively general aviation traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Easton Airport is owned and operated by Talbot County, Maryland.
  • ›The airport has two paved runways serving general aviation aircraft.
  • ›It is situated near the Chesapeake Bay on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
  • ›The field is named Newnam Field in honor of a local aviation pioneer.
  • ›The airport supports agricultural aviation operations in the surrounding farming region.
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Gateway to Maryland's Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay country

Easton Airport, officially known as Easton/Newnam Field, is a small general aviation airport serving Talbot County on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Named in honor of local aviation pioneer Richard A. Newnam, the airport has long served private pilots, charter flights, and recreational flyers drawn to the scenic Chesapeake Bay region. It plays a modest but steady role in connecting this historic waterfront community to the broader Mid-Atlantic aviation network.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest terminal building serving private, charter, and recreational aircraft with basic passenger amenities and FBO services.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies available on or near the airport
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) available in Easton
  • Private car and shuttle arrangements through local providers
Nearby Hotels
  • Tidewater Inn, Easton
  • Holiday Inn Express Easton
  • Hampton Inn Easton
  • Comfort Inn Easton
Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are limited, with basic refreshments available through the FBO facility. The town of Easton, just a short drive away, offers a well-regarded restaurant scene including seafood-focused establishments celebrating the Chesapeake Bay culinary tradition. Downtown Easton's main street has numerous cafes, bistros, and casual dining spots suitable for travelers.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm fuel availability and FBO hours in advance, as services at small general aviation airports can vary seasonally.
  • Arrange a rental car or rideshare before arrival, as ground transportation options are limited compared to major airports.
  • The airport sits close to the Chesapeake Bay, so expect coastal weather patterns including fog and crosswinds — check NOTAMs carefully.
  • Easton's downtown historic district is only a few minutes by car and well worth exploring if you have a layover.
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