News & Events

On Saturday, May 12th Marshfield Airport (GHG), EAA Chapter 106, The South Shore Flying Club and Shoreline Aviation will be sponsoring a Young Eagles Day - on site at the Marshfield Airport. 

On Wednesday, March 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Marshfield Airport (GHG) will host the United States Costguard (USCG) for its annual Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Day. 

Safety Improvements for Marshfield Airport (GHG)

Marshfield Municipal Airport (GHG), also known as George Harlow Airfield, is a general aviation airport first established in 1948 when it was nothing more than a small farm with an airstrip out back.  In fact, the current terminal building was once a barn!  A portion of the original structure including its wooden ceiling beams were preserved when the building was later renovated, and can still be viewed inside today’s more modern facility.

If you’re just starting to consider the possibility of owning your own aircraft, one of the first things you may want to understand is the difference between piston engine powered aircraft and turboprop aircraft.  Understanding the differences - and selecting the right aircraft for your needs - will ensure years of happy missions!

Unless Congress votes for an extension, 100% Bonus Depreciation* tax incentives currently available for new aircraft purchased for business purposes in 2011, will end December 31st.  These significant incentives may provide up to 100% depreciation in the first year of service for qualified aircraft purchases.  In 2012, Bonus Depreciation is slated to drop to 50% -- however certain circumstances will also allow for 100% depreciation on 2012 tax returns if you act now.

Citing a weak market for light jets, Piper Aircraft Inc. recently announced it would suspend development of its highly anticipated Piper Altaire business jet.

Piper Aircraft has achieved new levels of pilot and passenger comfort with its now-available 2012 M-Class single-engine business aircraft—the turboprop Meridian, pressurized piston Mirage, and unpressurized piston Matrix.

Over 80,000 Piper aircraft fill the global skies today and the company produces numerous popular single- and multi-engine aircraft including the Archer LX, Seminole, Matrix, Mirage, and Meridian.