Westover Metropolitan Airport (CEF) is a joint-use airfield in Chicopee, Massachusetts, about 23.6 miles from Sturbridge Plaza Hotel; the drive takes about 48 minutes. If you’re considering it for a trip to Sturbridge, check rental-car arrangements and passenger services before relying on them.
- Address: 255 Padgette Street, Chicopee, MA 01022.
- Rental-car locations named by the airport: Enterprise and Hertz.
- Passenger-airline service and airport taxi service are not confirmed by the airport’s FAQ.
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Westover airport and its distance from Sturbridge
Westover Metropolitan Airport is the civilian component of an airfield shared with Westover Air Reserve Base. The airport says it began as an Army Air Corps Base established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and became a joint-use civilian and military airfield in 1974.
It is FAA-certified as a Part 139 air-carrier airport and serves large aircraft, including public and private charters. The airport is at 255 Padgette Street in Chicopee.
How do you get from Westover Airport to Sturbridge?
The drive from Westover to Sturbridge takes about 48 minutes by car. The route facts do not identify a specific road sequence or current traffic conditions.
If you’re driving, confirm your route and airport arrangements before setting out. For a different arrival point, Bradley International Airport is about 57 minutes by car from Sturbridge, while Worcester Regional Airport is about 43 minutes by car.
Ground transport and rental-car availability
Westover’s FAQ names nearby rental-car locations, but you should contact the companies directly about arranging a vehicle drop-off at the airport.
- Enterprise is 1.7 miles from the airport; call 413-592-6200.
- Hertz is 6.5 miles from the airport; call 413-732-0715.
The airport says crew transportation to local hotels may be available, depending on availability, and that a crew car is offered first-come, first-served. These are not confirmed as general passenger transport services, so contact the airport if you need to clarify what applies to your trip.
Confirming airport services
Check the official site before you go, especially if you need parking details or want to confirm an airport service. Westover directs visitors to its website for parking information, and its local-resources page provides a map with a searchable radius for rental cars, lodging and restaurants.
The airport FAQ does not confirm taxi service, civilian passenger-airline service or public passenger-terminal pickup arrangements. For questions, the airport and the Massachusetts Aeronautics Division list the same telephone number: 413-593-5543.
Choosing an arrival airport
Westover is one of several regional airports you can consider for Sturbridge. Travelmath lists Westover as 35 miles from Sturbridge, Worcester Regional Airport as 22 miles away, Bradley International Airport as 51 miles away and Boston Logan International Airport as 62 miles away.
For a separate look at another regional arrival, read about how to get from Bradley International Airport to Sturbridge.
FAQs
Where is Westover Metropolitan Airport?
It is at 255 Padgette Street, Chicopee, Massachusetts, and its FAA identifier is CEF.
Can you rent a car at Westover Airport?
The airport FAQ identifies Enterprise and Hertz as nearby rental-car locations. Contact the companies to ask about coordinating a vehicle drop-off at the airport.
Does Westover Airport have passenger-airline service?
The airport’s FAQ does not confirm civilian passenger-airline service or public passenger-terminal pickup arrangements. Check with the airport about the services you need.