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Small airport

Princeton Airport

IATA PCTICAO K39NLocal 39N🇺🇸 Princeton/Rocky Hill
Coordinates
40.3992°N, 74.6589°W
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NJ
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
12.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:59
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
19:33
Civil dusk
20:01

About 13h 6m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Princeton Airport

Princeton Airport

Princeton Airport is a public-use airport in Montgomery, Somerset County, New Jersey, three miles (5 km) north of Princeton and just west of Rocky Hill. The airport is privately owned by Princeton Aero Corp. The airport houses the Princeton Flying School, Elite Flight Experience/Cirrus Training Center, Pacific Aircraft, Analar Helicopter Charter and Platinum Helicopters.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 283,499 ft / 1,066 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DNEW YORK APP/DEP132.800 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.725 MHz

Services & operations

Contact
Ground handler / FBO
Princeton Aero Corp

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (3)

Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)

Arrivals (STARs) (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 6 of 6 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WNJT-TV (Trenton);WKXW-FM (Trenton);WPRB-FM (Princeton)991 ft89 ft
Spectrasite Tower FCC# 1060865230 ft167 ft
Obstacle108 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Princeton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Princeton Airport?

Princeton Airport uses the IATA code PCT.

Where is Princeton Airport located?

Princeton Airport is small airport located in Princeton/Rocky Hill, United States, at an elevation of 128 ft (39 m).

How many runways does Princeton Airport have?

Princeton Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,499 ft / 1,066 m.

What time zone is Princeton Airport in?

Princeton Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Princeton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Princeton Airport is approximately 12.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Princeton Airport?

The nearest airport to Princeton Airport is Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI), about 8 nm to the nne, followed by O'Dwyer Airport and Weidel/Private/ Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Princeton Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.