The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC)
is a state transportation agency under the Executive Office of
Transportation (EOT). MAC's mission is to promote aviation while
establishing and maintaining a safe, efficient airport system to meet
the current and future air transportation and economic needs of the
Commonwealth
MAC has jurisdiction over the Commonwealth's 37 public use airports
of which 24 are publicly owned and 13 privately owned, 2 seaplane
bases, and 184 private use landing areas. It is responsible for airport
development and improvements, aviation safety, aircraft accident
investigation, navigational aids, and statewide aviation planning.
MAC certifies airports and heliports, licenses airport managers,
conducts annual airport inspections, and enforces safety and security
regulations.