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To assist in the historic preservation , beautification , and operational needs of the Katama Airfield, as well as develop youth programs and scholarships to serve local island youth who have goals in the aviation industry.

09/06/2026

Earlier this week, the Katama Airfield Trustees, commissioners, staff and close friends gathered for an intimate ceremony to dedicate a permanent bench at the new hangar in honor of Captain Robert “Bob” Stone and his good friend Rob Wilkinson.

For over 20 years, Bob served as Chairman of the Katama Airfield Trust and Chairman of the Airfield Commission, pouring his heart into the airfield he loved. His infamous glider and glider rides were well known to the Airfield community. He worked tirelessly with the town advocating for the new hangar and we’re grateful he lived to see it completed.

This bench, placed in front of the office, stands as a lasting tribute to Bob’s dedication and to the legacy carried forward by the current trustees who helped bring the new hangar to life.

Bob’s widow, Bess Stone, had the honor of unveiling the bench.

Thank you, Bob, for everything you gave to Katama Airfield. Your spirit will always have a home here.

08/30/2026

A fresh look for Katama’s new hangar! ✈️

This year, our trustees advocated for the town to support painting the interior and floor of the new hangar. Katama Airfield Trust gifted the town a large portion of the total painting cost, helping make the improvements pictured here possible.

Interested in renting hangar space? Contact the Airfield Manager at (508) 627-0421.

Want to help support the airfield and fund more projects like this? Donate to the Trust at the link in our bio!

08/19/2026

🚨 Free airplane flights for the first 30 [MV resident] kids to sign up - click the link in our bio to sign up! 🚨

EAA CHAPTER 51 is hosting a Young Eagles Rally at Katama Airfield on Sunday, September 20th, providing free airplane rides for Martha’s Vineyard residents ages 8–17 (pending parent/guardian approval and signature). Please note you must register in advance.

The Katama Airfield Trust is partnering to organize the event by educating schools and youth groups on the island about the event, sourcing pilots, and providing meals and refreshments at the event. Free lunch will be provided for local island youth.

Any questions? Contact Steven Richard from EAA at 207-432-6464, or email us at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Signup link: https://eaachapters.org/event-details/YE38462AY

08/11/2026

Meet David Halsey an orthopedic surgeon, Chief Clinical Officer, pilot, and trustee of the Katama Airfield Trust.

David was first introduced to both medicine and community service through the Boy Scouts while growing up in Monmouth County, New Jersey. After becoming the nation’s youngest EMT while attending Deerfield Academy and later serving as a firefighter and paramedic at Middlebury College, he earned his medical degree from the University of Vermont and began his career as an orthopedic surgeon.

Today, David serves as Chief Clinical Officer for a chronic condition management company, consults with the Department of Orthopedics at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, and serves the Island community through concierge “Orthopaedic Navigation.”

An instrument-rated private pilot, David flies his Cirrus 22T G6 from Martha’s Vineyard Airport (KMVY) in partnership with Patrick Bradley.

At Katama, David mentors young aviators through the EAA Young Eagles Program, helping inspire the next generation of pilots.

Beyond aviation and medicine, David volunteers as Flotilla Commander for the USCG Auxiliary Station Menemsha. He is also an accomplished mariner, avid saltwater fisherman, and certified pickleball teaching professional. David and his wife, Katie, live in Edgartown year-round.

Read more about David on our website! https://katamaairfieldtrust.org/trustees/david-halsey/

08/02/2026

Meet Trustee & Treasurer Leelee Smith Klein!

A lifelong Martha’s Vineyard summer resident, Leelee’s connection to Katama Airfield began through decades of friendship with the Gentle family, growing into more than 20 years of advocacy and fundraising to help preserve this special place.

With a background in wealth management at Citibank and over 40 years of nonprofit leadership—including serving as a founding board member, President, and Treasurer of The Tiny Miracles Foundation—Leelee brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Katama Airfield Trust.

Leelee, her husband, and their three daughters split their time between Martha’s Vineyard and Darien, Connecticut. Her love for the Island’s open spaces, aviation heritage, and unique community is reflected in everything she does for the Trust.

Visit the link in our bio or in the comments to learn more about Leelee and the rest of our Board of Trustees.

07/29/2026

Leave Your Mark at Katama Airfield!

For generations, Katama Airfield has been kept alive by people who showed up — as volunteer commissioners, as hands-on helpers, and as donors who believed the field was worth protecting.

Now there’s a way to make that legacy permanent.

The Katama Airfield Trust has a Donor Recognition Walkway around our new hangar as a lasting tribute to everyone who has given their time, energy, and support to the work of the Katama Airfield Trust and to help keep this historic airfield beautiful. Each stone will bear a name, a family, or a memory, set in the ground for decades of visitors, pilots, and neighbors to see.

Reserve your stone and become a permanent part of Katama Airfield’s story with the link: https://katamaairfieldtrust.org/donate-2/

12/11/2025

Happy holidays from KAT! We’re so grateful to our supporters for helping us maintain the grounds and historic buildings of the airfield, keeping it welcoming and accessible for pilots, visitors, and the whole community.

It’s been an incredible 2025, from our first opening day with a fully operational new hangar (!) to another highly successful Young Eagles Rally providing free flights to local island youth.

Looking ahead, we’ll be creating a historical timeline outside the hangar honoring the airfield’s rich story, and working to expand aviation education and training for all ages on the island.

If you’re interesting in learning more and supporting our work, please visit the link below. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us keep the spirit of flight alive here on the Island.

https://katamaairfieldtrust.org/donate-2/

Thank you for your continued generosity and belief in the magic of Katama Airfield!

08/21/2025

🚨Free airplane flights for the first 30 MV resident, age 8-17* kids to sign up below🚨

🔗: https://www.eaachapters.org/event-details/YE17859W4

EAA Chapter 51’s Young Eagles Rally at Katama Airfield is back for Year 2 on September 21st, 2025!

The Katama Airfield Trust is partnering to organize the event by educating schools and youth groups on the island about the event, sourcing pilots, and providing meals and refreshments.

Any questions? Contact Steven Richard from EAA at [email protected] or 207-432-6464.

*Pending parent/guardian approval and signature. You must register in advance!

04/16/2025

We're excited to have been awarded a Bronze Seal of Transparency from Candid! You can access our Candid profile below. Expect more to come from KAT as we approach Summer 2025.

https://app.candid.org/profile/6842729/?pkId=3ed8a3bf-a5a6-4e7b-aabd-9047dbae7787&isActive=true

11/08/2024

Meet Michael Creato: the Chairman of the Katama Airfield Trust, and Owner, Pilot, and Flight Instructor at – the famous bi-plane sightseeing business at Katama Airfield that he started in 1995.

Michael was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, and is the grandson of Steve and Dorothy Gentle, who sold the Katama Airfield to the town of Edgartown.

Michael learned how to fly at Katama Airfield at a young age, served as manager of the airfield, started and continues to run the hallmark business at the airfield, and serves as Chairman of the Katama Airfield Trust - which he helped establish back in 1996.

As Chairman, Mike ensures that the board effectively governs KAT’s mission of assisting the Nature Conservancy and the Edgartown Conservation Commission in their efforts to preserve the airfield and to help protect the coastal sand plains and Katama’s 26 rare and endangered species.

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Edgartown, MA
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http://katamaairfieldtrust.org/, https://katamaairfieldtrust.org/

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