KTTN

VFR

TRENTON MERCER

TRENTON · NEW JERSEY

Elev
212.6'
Longest RWY
6,006'06/24
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KTTN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,212.6'
MSL · field 212.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KTTN

Current METAR

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
504 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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
TTN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC BILLOWITZ
Address
340 SCOTCH ROAD, SUITE 200, EWING NJ 08628

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV
MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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140° · 6 kt
RWY 16
134°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 134° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,213 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/2434° / 214°6,006 ftASPHStandard L
16/34Favored134° / 314°4,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
066,006'6,006'6,006'6,006'MALSR87', tree, 2120' from thr, 790' R of cntrln, slope 22
246,006'6,006'6,006'6,006'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
164,800'4,800'4,800'4,800'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
344,800'4,800'4,800'4,800'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 06
LS · CAT I
TTN
111.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 06
KTTN · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Tower view of taxiway J is obscured. Exercise caution in the area.Show FAA
  • Taxiway C is closed to aircraft more than 40,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Departures over 12,500 pounds fly runway heading until 1,700 feet mean sea level. Departures under 12,500 pounds fly runway heading until 1,200 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • There is a voluntary curfew from 0000 to 0600 local time.Show FAA
  • Taxiway E is closed to aircraft with wingspan more than 110 feet except with 24-hour prior permission required at 609-883-0994.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting maintain ground and air traffic control tower frequencies during air traffic control zero events.Show FAA
  • Geese, flocks of sea gulls, and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the air traffic control tower is closed, contact Philadelphia Approach at (800) 354-9884.Show FAA
  • No touch-and-go or training operations are permitted between 2200 and 0700.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the air traffic control tower is closed, activate high intensity runway lights for runways 06/24 and 16/34, medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 06, precision approach path indicators for runways 24, 16, and 34, runway end identifier lights for runways 24, 16, and 34, and taxiway lights on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34Runways 16/34 have a pavement classification rating value of 700/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • 06/24The pavement classification number value for runway 06/24 is 590/F/B/X/T.Show FAA
  • H2Helipad 2 is located at the northeast end of taxiway B.Show FAA
  • H1Helipad 1 is located at the intersection of taxiways H and H1.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runway 06 has a 185-foot lighted pole 100 feet from the threshold, 500 feet right.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 16_EMASRunway 16 has an engineered materials arresting system 247 feet long by 162 feet wide located at the departure end of runway 16.Show FAA
  • 34_EMASRunway 34 has an engineered materials arresting system 226 feet long by 162 feet wide located at the departure end of runway 34.Show FAA
  • 06_EMASRunway 6 has an engineered material arresting system 308 by 162 feet at the departure end.Show FAA
  • 24_EMASRunway 24 has an engineered material arresting system 251 by 162 feet at the departure end.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee is charged for all transient aircraft.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for aircraft under 12,500 pounds is 1,200 feet MSL; for aircraft 12,500 pounds and over it is 1,700 feet MSL.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTTN

Answer card
ICAO
KTTN
Name
TRENTON MERCER
Location
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY
Elevation
212.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,212.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,006 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
13
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Trenton Mercer Airport sits in Trenton, New Jersey. Field elevation is 212.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,006 ft. The tower is open 0600-2200 local. One ILS is published for runway 06. Pattern altitude is 1,200 ft MSL for aircraft under 12,500 pounds. Pattern altitude is 1,700 ft MSL for aircraft 12,500 pounds and over.

FlightServ is on the field. Signature Aviation is on the field. Both carry AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is a voluntary curfew from 0000 to 0600 local. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Departures under 12,500 pounds fly runway heading until 1,200 ft MSL. Departures 12,500 pounds and over fly runway heading until 1,700 ft MSL.

A first-time pilot should plan for a busy controlled field with published procedures. Runway 06 has a lighted pole near the threshold on the right side. Taxiway C is closed to aircraft more than 40,000 pounds. Taxiway E needs prior permission for wingspans over 110 feet. Geese, gulls and deer are reported in the area. Landing fees apply to all transient aircraft. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure for the latest operational details.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTTN for light aircraft?
For aircraft under 12,500 pounds, the published pattern altitude is 1,200 ft MSL. That is the value to use here.
What is the pattern altitude at KTTN for aircraft 12,500 pounds and over?
For aircraft 12,500 pounds and over, the published pattern altitude is 1,700 ft MSL. Use that higher pattern when it applies to your aircraft.
What are the tower hours at Trenton Mercer (KTTN)?
The control tower is open 0600-2200 local. Outside those hours, verify current airport procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Does KTTN have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 06. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.
Which runways are available at KTTN and which is longest?
KTTN has two asphalt runways. Runway 06/24 is 6,006 ft long. It is the longest runway on the field. Runway 16/34 is 4,800 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KTTN?
FlightServ and Signature Aviation are on the field. Both carry AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly by phone for current availability before arrival.
Is there a curfew or noise abatement procedure at KTTN?
There is a voluntary curfew from 0000 to 0600 local. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Departures under 12,500 pounds fly runway heading until 1,200 ft MSL. Departures 12,500 pounds and over fly runway heading until 1,700 ft MSL.
Are there any runway or taxiway restrictions at KTTN?
Yes. Runway 06 has a lighted pole 500 feet right of the threshold. Taxiway C is closed to aircraft more than 40,000 pounds. Taxiway E requires 24-hour prior permission for wingspans over 110 feet.

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KTTN Trenton Mercer Airport