N51

VFR

SOLBERG/HUNTERDON

READINGTON · NEW JERSEY

Elev
189.6'
Longest RWY
5,598'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of N51 SOLBERG/HUNTERDON showing runway layout — runways 04/22, 13/31, 10/28
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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
Calm
No wind component

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 16:53Z

KSMQ 111653Z AUTO 7SM CLR 32/22 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP074 T03220217
Wind
Calm
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,474 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 NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
MIV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SUZANNE SOLBERG NAGLE
Address
39 THOR SOLBERG ROAD, WHITEHOUSE STATION NJ 08889

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 04
019°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 019° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,190 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2219° / 199°5,598 ftASPH-TURFStandard L
13/31109° / 289°3,444 ftTURFStandard L
10/2871° / 251°2,010 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)66', tree, 1655' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 22
1340', tree, 108' from thr, 99' R of cntrln, slope 2
3144', trees, 48' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 1
1058', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of N51 SOLBERG/HUNTERDON in READINGTON, NEW JERSEY, showing runways 04/22, 13/31, 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
N51 · 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)
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • NO TGL ALL RWYS.
  • ALL RWYS DEPT STRAIGHT OUT TO 1200 FT MSL BEFORE TURNING.
  • BLIMP AND HOT AIR BALLOON ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF ARPT SPRING THRU FALL.
  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725. IF UNABLE, CTC NEWARK APCH AT 800-645-3206.
  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • TKOFS & LNDGS PROHIBITED ON RWY 13/31 & RWY 10/28 WHEN ACFT ARE OPERNG ON RWY 4/22.
  • CTC OPS, 908-534-4000, PRIOR TO OPERATING ON RWY 10/28.
  • HEL FLY FIXED WING TFC PAT AND ALT.
  • NO INTXN TKOF ON RWY 04/22.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04 & 22 OPR CONSLY.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22RWY 04/22 MIRL ON PAVED 3735 FT BY 50 FT PORTION OF RWY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04DSPLCD THLD 544 FT TURF 180 FT WIDE.
  • 22DSPLCD THLD 1319 FT TURF 180 FT WIDE.

Other notes

  • 1ARPT UNATNDD ALL MAJOR HOLIDAYS & CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS EVE AFTERNOONS.
  • MANAGERCO-MGRS THOR SOLBERG III AND LORRAINE SOLBERG.
  • 04/22RWY 04 TURF PORTION POOR AND UNUSBL. CENTER ASPH PORTION EXCELLENT. RWY 22 TURF PORTION POOR AND UNUSBL.
  • 10/28NOTICEABLE BUMP WHERE RWY CROSSES GRVL APCH ROAD TO VORTAC.
  • 04/22RWY 04 & RWY 22 TURF PTN POOR.

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
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

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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