KSMQ

VFR

SOMERSET

SOMERVILLE · NEW JERSEY

Elev
106.2'
Longest RWY
2,739'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KSMQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,106.2'
MSL · field 106.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSMQ

Current METAR

Observed 18:53Z

KSMQ 271853Z AUTO 08007KT 040V140 10SM CLR 21/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02110050
Wind
080° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
517 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
SMQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS WALKER, PRES.
Address
PO BOX 1007, BEDMINSTER NJ 07921

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV
MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 7 kt
RWY 08
056°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 056° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,106 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/3096° / 276°2,739 ftASPHStandard L
08/26Favored56° / 236°1,923 ftTURF26 R
17/35148° / 328°1,700 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
12PAPI 2-box right(3°)55', trees, 587' from thr, 163' R of cntrln, slope 7
30PAPI 2-box left(4°)65', trees, 795' from thr, 280' R of cntrln, slope 9
0851', tree, 200' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 3
2645', tree, 10' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 0
1765', trees, 20' from thr, 120' R of cntrln, slope 0
3522', trees, 10' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 12
KSMQ · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go operations are permitted.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Newark Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 12 and 30. Precision approach path indicators are available on runways 12 and 30. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 12/30. The lighting frequency is 118.325.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26The 550-foot west end of runway 08/26 is unsuitable for takeoff or landing due to an uneven surface.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30The approach slope ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 30 is 15 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established in 1946.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KSMQ

Answer card
ICAO
KSMQ
Name
SOMERSET
Location
SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY
Elevation
106.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,106.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,739 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
13°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Somerset Airport (KSMQ) sits in Somerville, New Jersey. Field elevation is 106.2 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 2,739 ft asphalt. The airport is not towered. Newark Approach handles clearance delivery. Published approach frequencies are 132.8 and 379.9. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current pattern entry and traffic flow before you go. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator says otherwise. Somerset Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lighting frequency is 118.325.

A few operational notes matter here. No touch-and-go operations are permitted. The west 550 ft of runway 08/26 is unsuitable for takeoff or landing because of an uneven surface. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway 30 also has a displaced-threshold approach slope note in the published remarks. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement and brief the runway lighting and runway-use notes before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I plan to use at KSMQ?
The longest runway is 12/30 at 2,739 ft asphalt. Runways 08/26 and 17/35 are turf. They are 1,923 ft and 1,700 ft.
Does Somerset Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KSMQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KSMQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston aircraft, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KSMQ towered?
No. KSMQ is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KSMQ?
Somerset Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (908) 722-2444 for current services.
Can I do touch-and-goes at Somerset Airport?
No. Published remarks say touch-and-go operations are not permitted. Plan full-stop landings. Verify any local procedures with the airport operator.
What should I know about runway 08/26 at KSMQ?
The west 550 ft of runway 08/26 is unsuitable for takeoff or landing because of an uneven surface. Use the current runway condition and length available for your planning.
What lighting is available for night operations at KSMQ?
Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights, PAPI and runway end identifier lights. The lighting frequency is 118.325.

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