Martha's Vineyard Airport Martha's Vineyard Airport Martha's Vineyard Airport is a public airport located in the middle of the island of Martha's Vineyard, three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Vineyard Haven, in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. This airport is owned by Dukes County and lies on the border between the towns of West Tisbury and Edgartown. It is often used for general aviation but is also served by four commercial airlines. The call sign has entered into general use as an abbreviation for the island of Martha's Vineyard as well, much like ACK for Nantucket. One of
Martha's Vineyard in World War II what led the soldiers to so much success in the actual taking of Pointe Du Hoc. A small island off the southern coast of Martha’s Vineyard known as ‘ Noman’s Land’ also played a vital role in World War II training. Noman’s Land was purchased by the United States military to use as a bombing target. The soldiers were sent to Martha’s Vineyard and were told to go to specific locations on the island, primarily on the beaches. Once in position, the soldiers were tasked with setting up mortars and dialing the mortars on to No Man’s Land. After the