Morristown Municipal (KMMU), New Jersey
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) is a towered, public-use general aviation field in Morristown, New Jersey, roughly 24 nautical miles from the New York metro area and within close range of Essex County, Newark Liberty, Linden, Somerset, and Teterboro airports. The field sits at 187 feet elevation and offers 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel, with attendance scheduled daily from 0645 to 2230. KMMU handles a high volume of business aviation traffic and maintains onsite CBP inspection services alongside a USDA compliance agreement, making it a regularly used port of entry for corporate and charter operators in the region.
Runways
Morristown Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 5,998 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Morristown Municipal has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6:45am to 10:30pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Morristown Municipal has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Morristown Municipal recorded 23,247 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November and December. Business aviation traffic at KMMU is concentrated in the fall and winter months, with a pronounced drop to 592 operations in August against a typical monthly range near 1,700 to 2,400.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 2,460 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Morristown Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
Aircraft carrying explosive cargo must obtain prior permission before landing.
The Route 80 visual approach is preferred for Runway 23.
During snow removal operations, 15 minutes prior notice is required on frequency 118.1, and no practice low approaches or touch-and-go landings are permitted.
When the ATCT is closed, contact Newark Approach for clearance delivery.
From dusk to dawn, activate HIRL for Runway 05/23, MIRL for Runway 13/31, REIL for Runway 05 and 31, MALSR for Runway 23, and PAPI for Runway 31, via CTAF.
Turbojet landings on Runway 13 or 31 are not permitted unless the crosswind velocity for Runway 05/23 exceeds 16 knots.
Touch-and-go operations on Runway 13/31 are not permitted unless the crosswind velocity for Runway 05/23 exceeds 10 knots.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the Noise Abatement Office, extension 122.
All arriving and departing aircraft should follow manufacturer-recommended procedures for quiet operations and minimum noise.
Voluntary noise abatement procedures include avoiding touch-and-go operations on Runway 13/31.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Helicopter operations below 1,000 feet MSL over residential areas should be avoided.
O-128 aviation oil is available.
U.S. Customs is available Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1600; outside these hours, between 1601 and 0759, and on weekends, service is by appointment only. The Morristown Customs Association applies fees; contact the airport manager for details.
Flight notification service (ADCUS) is available.
This is a U.S. Customs user fee airport.
ARFF services are available 24 hours daily. When the ATCT is closed, contact the ARFF station via CTAF for ARFF services.
A Stage I departure fee applies between 2300 and 0645.
Inbound traffic should request FBO services, instructions, and ramp advisories 30 minutes prior to arrival. After landing, contact the FBO again on frequency 129.6 for the preferred ramp entrance to Delta or Juliet taxiways.
On Taxilane K, between the Atlantic FBO ramp and Taxiway L, no helicopters or aircraft with a wingspan greater than 79 feet are permitted.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Morristown Municipal has five airfields within 17 NM. The closest is Essex County (KCDW), 7.59 NM northeast.
Part of the New York area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMMU
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KMMU for international arrivals?
Yes, Morristown Municipal Airport offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. Customs staffing follows set hours, Monday through Friday, with weekend and off-hour clearance requiring an appointment made in advance. KMMU is designated a U.S. Customs user fee airport, and the local customs association applies its own fees on top of federal charges. Flight notification service through ADCUS is also available for arriving crews. Operators should contact the airport manager for fee details before planning an international arrival outside standard hours.
What runways does Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) have, and are there crosswind restrictions?
KMMU has two paved asphalt runways: 05/23 at 5,998 feet and 13/31 at 3,997 feet, both 150 feet wide. Turbojet landings on Runway 13/31 are not permitted unless the crosswind component on Runway 05/23 exceeds 16 knots. Touch-and-go operations on Runway 13/31 are similarly restricted, prohibited unless the crosswind on Runway 05/23 exceeds 10 knots. These rules push turbojet and pattern traffic toward the longer 05/23 runway under normal wind conditions. Pilots should plan runway selection at KMMU with these crosswind thresholds in mind.
Does KMMU have noise abatement procedures pilots should follow?
Yes, Morristown Municipal Airport enforces active noise abatement procedures, and arriving and departing aircraft are expected to follow manufacturer-recommended procedures for quiet operations. A dedicated noise abatement office can be reached for specifics on current procedures. Voluntary measures include avoiding touch-and-go operations on Runway 13/31, and helicopter operations below 1,000 feet MSL over residential areas should be avoided. The Route 80 visual approach is preferred for Runway 23. A Stage I departure fee also applies between 2300 and 0645 local time, reflecting the airport's night noise policy.
What should inbound traffic do before arriving at KMMU?
Inbound traffic at Morristown Municipal Airport should request FBO services, arrival instructions, and ramp advisories 30 minutes prior to arrival. After landing, aircraft should contact the FBO again on frequency 129.6 to confirm the preferred ramp entrance, either via Delta or Juliet taxiways. During snow removal operations, aircraft must give 15 minutes prior notice on frequency 118.1, and practice low approaches or touch-and-go landings are not permitted at that time. These coordination steps help manage ramp and taxiway flow at a field with significant business aviation traffic.
How busy is Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU) and is traffic seasonal?
Morristown Municipal Airport recorded 28,154 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 23,247 of those attributed to business aviation, placing KMMU in the top operations tier. Monthly business aviation traffic generally ranges from around 1,700 to over 2,400 operations, with the strongest months in the fall and winter. August stands out as a sharp outlier, with only 592 business aviation operations recorded that month. This pattern indicates concentrated seasonal variation rather than steady year-round volume at KMMU.