Gateway NRA — Floyd Bennett Field
Open Now Free Today
Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's first municipal airport, opened in 1931, and was the departure point for many historic transatlantic and transcontinental flights before becoming a Naval Air Station during World War II. Now part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, the field preserves hangars, runways, and historic aircraft while hosting recreation, camping, and environmental education.
Upcoming Events
- Nike Missile Radar Site Tour — Apr 12 – Apr 12, 2026
- Spring Wellness Walk and Nature Journaling at Great Kills Park — Apr 12 – Apr 12, 2026
- Gather and Stitch at Fort Wadsworth — Apr 13 – Apr 13, 2026
- Restoring Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck — Apr 18 – Apr 18, 2026
- “Sea” the Difference: Shoreline Beach Cleanup at Fort Wadsworth — Apr 18 – Apr 18, 2026
- A Stitch in Time at Sandy Hook: A 1940s Knit and Crochet Social — Apr 18 – Apr 18, 2026
- Mont Sec Open House — Apr 19 – Apr 19, 2026
- Thunder on the Beach: Sandy Hook Proving Ground — Apr 19 – Apr 19, 2026
Hours
| Monday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday (today) | 06:00 – 21:00 |
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. Visitor center and hangar hours vary seasonally. Check NPS website for current schedule.
Admission
Always Free
Free admission. Part of Gateway National Recreation Area.
Getting Here
Q35 bus from Flatbush Ave–Brooklyn College (2/5)