KFWN

VFR

SUSSEX

SUSSEX · NEW JERSEY

Elev
421.6'
Longest RWY
3,506'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR17:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KFWN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,421.6'
MSL · field 421.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KFWN

Current METAR

Observed 17:53Z

KFWN 271753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP235 T02110028 10211 20067 58014
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
871 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
MIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN MASSARI
Address
PO BOX 311, SUSSEX NJ 07461

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV
MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 03
003°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 003° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,422 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/213° / 183°3,506 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box left(4°)50', trees, 250' from thr, 260' R of cntrln, slope 1
2169', trees, 375' from thr, 79' R of cntrln, slope 2

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
KFWN · IAP
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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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The taxiway width and taxiway and runway markings are non-standard. Aircraft operations are permitted on blacktop only.Show FAA
  • The main taxiway southwest 1500 feet is closed.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Newark Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go or practice landings are allowed.Show FAA
  • Parachute jump aircraft and drop zone are located on the southwest side of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • ASelf-service fuel is available.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03There is a 15-foot tree located 38 feet from the runway end and 176 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 21There is a 10-foot sign located 41 feet from the runway end and 44 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 21Runway 21 REIL is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 REIL is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 PAPI is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 21Runway 21 approach has a clearance slope ratio of 16 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 03Runway 03 approach has a clearance slope ratio of 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was built prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFWN

Answer card
ICAO
KFWN
Name
SUSSEX
Location
SUSSEX, NEW JERSEY
Elevation
421.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,421.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 3,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Sussex Airport is in Sussex, New Jersey. Field elevation is 421.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 3,506 ft long. The airport is non-towered. Traffic pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There are no published ILS approaches here. For clearance delivery, Newark Approach is listed in the remarks. The airport uses UNICOM and CTAF 122.7. Runway 03 REIL is out of service indefinitely. Runway 21 REIL is also out of service indefinitely. The main taxiway southwest 1,500 ft is closed. Taxiway width and runway markings are non-standard. Aircraft operations are permitted on blacktop only.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Self-serve fuel is available. Verify current fuel availability with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go. A parachute jump aircraft and drop zone are on the southwest side of the runway. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 03 and 21 both have published approach clearance slope notes to the displaced threshold, so pay close attention on arrival. This is an older field built before 1959, so expect a layout that may not feel standard if you have not been here before.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Sussex Airport (KFWN)?
KFWN has one runway, 03/21. It is 3,506 ft long and asphalt.
Is Sussex Airport towered?
No. Sussex Airport is non-towered, so use UNICOM and CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KFWN?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KFWN have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KFWN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which runway lights are out of service at Sussex Airport?
Runway 03 REIL is out of service indefinitely. Runway 21 REIL is also out of service indefinitely.
Are there any special runway or taxiway notes for KFWN?
Yes. The main taxiway southwest 1,500 ft is closed. Taxiway width and runway markings are non-standard. Aircraft operations are permitted on blacktop only.
Is self-serve fuel available at Sussex Airport?
Yes. Self-serve fuel is available. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field for current service details.
What should I watch for on approach into KFWN?
Watch for deer and birds in the area. There is also a parachute jump aircraft and drop zone on the southwest side of the runway. Keep your scan active in the pattern and on final.

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