As Tweed-New Haven Airport moves closer to a $250 million expansion, officials used a public information session Wednesday to outline the environmental review process as residents continue raising concerns about flooding, wetlands and transparency. Since launching in 2021, the expansion has been the subject of controversy. Project administrators have said it would benefit the local economy and attract an estimated 2,500 jobs by 2030. However, area residents — especially in East Haven where the airport is located — have expressed concern about quality of life impacts, including increased sound, air pollution and traffic congestion from more flights. Environmental advocates and groups like Save the Sound are also concerned about the impact on the wetlands and wildlife, considering the airport’s proximity to wetlands and coastal marsh areas. The airport is in a coastal flood-prone area about 12 feet above sea level near Long Island Sound. Parts of the airport are in Federal Emergency Management Agency-designated flood zones. Save the Sound has a pending lawsuit in federal court in which the organization argued that the Federal Aviation Administration along with the airport authority violated the National Environmental Policy Act and did not adequately assess environmental impacts.
Tweed Airport Expansion Moves Ahead as Residents Question Flooding, Wetlands Impact
