39N Princeton Airport | Princeton, NJ

Before you fly into 39N

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,128.2'

MSL · field 128.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 10

H/W +4 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 39N

39N does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTTN (TRENTON MERCER) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 39N may differ.

METAR · KTTN

Observed 20:53Z

KTTN 272053Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP224 T02000033 55005

Wind: 140° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 30.21 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 399 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

39N does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTTN (TRENTON MERCER) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at 39N may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KTTN 271721Z 2718/2818 06008KT P6SM FEW060 FM272100 10008KT P6SM FEW060 FM280400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM281400 14006KT P6SM BKN150

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–27 21:00Z

Wind: 060° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 6,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM N
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility: MIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: KENNETH NIERENBERG
Phone: 609-921-3100
Address: PRINCETON ARPT 41 AIRPARK RD, PRINCETON NJ 08540

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV: MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 6 kt

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RWY 10

076°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
10/28Favored	76° / 256°	3,499 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
10	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.45°)	—	44', tree, 1503' from thr, 124' R of cntrln, slope 29
28	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	41', bldg, 528' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 8

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

39N · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10

39N · IAP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: Yes
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.95

N85·Alexandria Field·20 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.77

KSMQ·Somerset Air Service·13.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Princeton Flying School 122.725(609) 921-3100 WebsiteAvfuel20d ago	$8.55SS $7.32	—	—

Princeton Flying School
122.725(609) 921-3100
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100LL
$8.55
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.95atN85Alexandria Field20 nmsave $2.60
Jet A$6.77atKSMQSomerset Air Service13.6 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For runway 28 departures, no turns are permitted until at least 900 feet mean sea level and beyond Cherry Hill Road.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Newark Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 10/28 and runway end identifier lights are activated on runway 10 on frequency 123.05.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

10Runway 10/28 has right traffic for helicopters.Show FAA
28Runway 28 approach slope is 21 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

Established in 1927.Show FAA
1Unattended on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.Show FAA
10/28There are numerous transverse cracks along the entire length of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 39N

Answer card

ICAO: 39N
Name: PRINCETON
Location: PRINCETON/ROCKY HILL, NEW JERSEY
Elevation: 128.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,128.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 10/28 · 3,499 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 13°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 10

Princeton Airport (39N) sits in Princeton/Rocky Hill, New Jersey. Field elevation is 128.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 10/28, which is 3,499 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current airport guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Newark Approach handles approach and departure services on 132.8 and 379.9. For clearance delivery, contact Newark Approach at 800-645-3206. The on-field FBO is Princeton Flying School. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway 10/28 has medium intensity lights. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 10. The lighting is activated on 123.05.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 28 departures have a no-turn restriction until at least 900 ft MSL and beyond Cherry Hill Road. Helicopters use right traffic on runway 10/28. The runway has numerous transverse cracks along its length. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement and be ready for a non-towered field with Newark-area coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What runway is used at Princeton Airport (39N)?

39N has one runway, 10/28. It is 3,499 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Is Princeton Airport towered?

No. Princeton Airport is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.725 and standard non-towered procedures unless ATC gives you something different.

What is the pattern altitude at 39N?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Princeton Airport have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for 39N. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

Which FBO is on the field at Princeton Airport?

Princeton Flying School is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The phone number in the facts is (609) 921-3100.

What are the tower or ATC frequencies for Princeton Airport?

There is no tower frequency because the field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. Newark Approach is listed on 132.8 and 379.9.

Are there special departure restrictions on runway 28 at 39N?

Yes. For runway 28 departures, no turns are permitted until at least 900 ft MSL and beyond Cherry Hill Road. Review that before departure and brief it with the current Chart Supplement.

What should I know about night operations at Princeton Airport?

Runway 10/28 has medium intensity lights. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 10. The lights are activated on 123.05. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

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