N51 Solberg/Hunterdon Airport

Before you fly into N51

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,189.6'

MSL · field 189.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 13

H/W +4 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF N51

N51 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSMQ (SOMERSET) · 4.0 NM away. Conditions at N51 may differ.

METAR · KSMQ

Observed 20:53Z

KSMQ 272053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP226 T02110039 55004

Wind: 140° @ 4 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 4°C
Altimeter: 30.20 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 608 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

N51 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTTN (TRENTON MERCER) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at N51 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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility: MIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: SUZANNE SOLBERG NAGLE
Phone: 908-534-4000
Address: 39 THOR SOLBERG ROAD, WHITEHOUSE STATION NJ 08889

Flight service · Hours

FSS MIV: MILLVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0900-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 4 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 13

109°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22	19° / 199°	5,598 ft	ASPH-TURF	Standard L
13/31Favored	109° / 289°	3,444 ft	TURF	Standard L
10/28	71° / 251°	2,010 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	66', tree, 1655' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 22
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	40', tree, 108' from thr, 99' R of cntrln, slope 2
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	44', trees, 48' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
10	—	—	—	—	—	—	58', trees, 602' from thr, 81' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 04

N51 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

N51 · 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): Low pressure
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Wind indicator: Yes
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·12.9 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.77

KSMQ·Somerset Air Service·4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Solberg Aviation 122.800(908) 534-4000 WebsiteWorld Fuel19d ago	$5.99SS $5.99	—	—

Solberg Aviation
122.800(908) 534-4000
—
100LL
$5.99
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.95atN85Alexandria Field12.9 nmsave $0.04
Jet A$6.77atKSMQSomerset Air Service4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725. If unable, contact Newark Approach at 800-645-3206.Show FAA
No intersection takeoffs on runway 04/22.Show FAA
Takeoffs and landings are prohibited on runway 13/31 and runway 10/28 when aircraft are operating on runway 4/22.Show FAA
Blimp and hot air balloon activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport from spring through fall.Show FAA
Contact operations at 908-534-4000 prior to operating on runway 10/28.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
No touch-and-go operations on all runways.Show FAA
Helicopter fly fixed wing traffic pattern and altitude.Show FAA
All runways require departure straight out to 1200 feet mean sea level before turning.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 04 and 22; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 04/22 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 04 and 22 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

04/22Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights on the paved 3,735 feet by 50 feet portion of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

04Runway 04 has a displaced threshold of 544 feet with turf 180 feet wide.Show FAA
22Runway 22 has a displaced threshold of 1,319 feet with turf 180 feet wide.Show FAA

Other notes

1The airport is unattended on all major holidays and Christmas and New Year's Eve afternoons.Show FAA
MANAGERCo-managers are Thor Solberg III and Lorraine Solberg.Show FAA
10/28Noticeable bump where runway crosses gravel approach road to VORTAC.Show FAA
04/22Runway 04 turf portion is poor and unusable. The center asphalt portion is excellent. Runway 22 turf portion is poor and unusable.Show FAA
04/22Runway 04 and runway 22 turf portions are poor.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N51

Answer card

ICAO: N51
Name: SOLBERG/HUNTERDON
Location: READINGTON, NEW JERSEY
Elevation: 189.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,189.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 3
Longest runway: 04/22 · 5,598 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 10°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 4 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 13

Solberg/Hunterdon Airport is in Readington, New Jersey. The field elevation is 189.6 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,598 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Solberg Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (908) 534-4000 for current service details before you go.

The airport has a few items that matter on arrival. Runway 04 and runway 22 have poor turf portions. Runway 22 has a displaced threshold of 1,319 ft. Runway 04 has a displaced threshold of 544 ft. Runway 04/22 lighting is CTAF-controlled. PAPI is available on runways 04 and 22. The airport is unattended on major holidays plus Christmas and New Year's Eve afternoons. Blimp and hot air balloon activity can show up from spring through fall. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. If you plan to use runway 10/28, contact operations at 908-534-4000 before operating there.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Solberg/Hunterdon Airport (N51)?

Field elevation is 189.6 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude planning and for setting your altimeter before pattern work.

What is the pattern altitude at N51?

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.

Does N51 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for N51. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.

Which runway is the longest at Solberg/Hunterdon?

Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 5,598 ft. It has an asphalt-turf surface. Check the runway condition and the turf portions before you commit.

What should I know about runway 04/22 at N51?

Runway 04/22 has poor turf portions. Runway 04 has a 544 ft displaced threshold. Runway 22 has a 1,319 ft displaced threshold.

Which FBO is on the field at N51?

Solberg Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (908) 534-4000 for current service details.

Is N51 towered or non-towered?

N51 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 and standard non-towered traffic procedures. Verify any local procedures with the airport operator or current Chart Supplement.

Are there any operational cautions for flying into N51?

Yes. Blimp and hot air balloon activity occurs from spring through fall. Deer are also on and near the airport. Runway 04/22 lighting is CTAF-controlled. Runway end identifier lights plus PAPI are available on 04 and 22.

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