Gelston House – Goodspeed Airport (42B)
Gelston House is a restaurant within walking distance of Goodspeed Airport (42B) in East Haddam, Connecticut. The menu is American and Pub. I last verified this listing in October 2026.
Flying in to 42B
- Runway 16W/34W: 4,500 ft x 1000 ft, water, unlighted
- Runway 14/32: 2,120 ft x 50 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Field elevation: 9 ft MSL
- Fuel: check the chart supplement
Park at the FBO or transient ramp at 42B and walk. Ask the FBO about the route and whether the gate code is needed to get back to your airplane.
Fly-in restaurants near 42B
Flying to 42B: questions pilots ask
- Is there a restaurant at Goodspeed Airport (42B)?
- Yes. Gelston House is a restaurant within walking distance of Goodspeed Airport in East Haddam, Connecticut. It serves American and Pub. I last verified it in October 2026.
- Can you walk to Gelston House from the ramp?
- Yes. Gelston House is a short walk from the ramp at 42B. Ask the FBO about the route and whether you need a gate code to get back to your airplane.
- What are the hours at Gelston House?
- I do not have published hours for Gelston House. Call ahead on the day you fly, and check the chart supplement for airport hours.
- What do I need to know to fly into 42B?
- The longest runway is 16W/34W at 4,500 ft, water, field elevation is 9 ft MSL, check the chart supplement for fuel. Check NOTAMs before you go.
Before you go
Restaurant hours change, and airport restaurants close more often than most. Call ahead on the day you fly. Check NOTAMs and the chart supplement for 42B for runway closures, fuel availability and after-hours procedures.
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