Princeton Airport (39N), New Jersey
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Princeton Airport (PCT), also known by its local identifier 39N, is a single-runway public-use field in Princeton / Rocky Hill, New Jersey. It handles low general aviation and business aviation volumes, with customs clearance available at Trenton Mercer, about 10 nautical miles away.
Runways
Princeton Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 3,499 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Princeton Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Princeton Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Trenton Mercer (KTTN), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Princeton Airport recorded 410 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Princeton Airport concentrates in the May-to-September period, with July the highest month recorded.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 62 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Princeton Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Newark Approach.
The MIRL for runway 10/28 and the REIL for runway 10 are pilot-activated on frequency 123.05.
The approach slope to runway 28 is 21:1 to the displaced threshold.
Numerous transverse cracks are present along the entire length of the runway.
Aircraft departing runway 28 should make no turns until reaching at least 900 feet MSL and passing beyond Cherry Hill Road.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Princeton Airport has five airfields within 15 NM. The closest is Trenton Mercer (KTTN), 10.20 NM southwest.
Part of the Philadelphia area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 39N
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does Princeton Airport (39N) offer?
Princeton Airport, identifier 39N, has a single asphalt runway, 10/28, measuring 3,499 feet long and 75 feet wide. This is the only paved surface available at the field, so it sets the operating limit for aircraft size.
Is customs clearance available at PCT?
Princeton Airport (PCT) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Trenton Mercer, roughly 10 nautical miles away, so aircraft requiring clearance must arrange it there instead.
Are there any wildlife hazards reported at Princeton Airport?
Yes, Princeton Airport (PCT) reports deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. Crews operating at this field should factor this into approach and departure planning.