2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“The FBO (Fixed Base Operator) is first-class - professional, polished, and always ready.”
Martha Voorhees (Bucks County Bytes)5★ on Google
Airports / New Jersey / MMU
Medium airport · MMU
Morristown Municipal Airport.
Morristown, New Jersey · 187 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
94 ratings
3
Operators based
187
Elevation ft
Morristown, New JerseyELEV 187 FTMedium airport
4.6
Google rating
94
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
187
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#7 / 16
New Jersey airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 94 Google ratings , ranked against 16 rated NJ fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Morristown Municipal Airport (KMMU / MMU) is a mid-sized airport serving Morristown, New Jersey. The field lies at an elevation of 187 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: FL Aviation, Short Hills Aviation Services, Inc., and Sunnyfield Aviation Associates, LLC base aircraft at MMU. Useful alternates include Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 13 nm), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 16 nm), and West 30th Street Heliport (JRA, 19 nm). MMU offers 2 runways, the longest 5,998-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Teterboro, NJ destination guide. The airport is also known as Manhattan and New York City. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from MMU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KMMU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Morristown
Your FBO? Claim it, freeOnly 3 miles east of downtown Morristown and just under an hour away from New York City, Atlantic MMU is the FBO that you can trust. Whether you’re traveling for business or leisure, our expertly trained staff always takes great care of all your needs and always goes the extra mile. We’re proud to offer renowned customer service and the Atlantic Attitude.
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 Hours
- Unicom 131.575
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Morristown
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMorristown Airport, located just 27 miles from the heart of the financial district in downtown Manhattan, is a first-class GA airport catering to corporate and private aircraft big and small. With direct highway access from the airport, MMU can get you to NYC or any Northern New Jersey-based corporate headquarters fast while avoiding the congestion of larger commercial hubs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 129.6
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Pro tip: If you’re flying in, treat the team here with the same professionalism they show you - you’ll be remembered.”
Martha Voorhees (Bucks County Bytes)5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Morristown Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMMU
IATA
MMU
FAA / Local
MMU
Elevation
187 ft
Coordinates
40.7991° N · 74.4149° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NJ fields
state range 9–213 ft
At 187 ft, MMU sits higher than 88% of the 17 New Jersey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,998 ft
- 05/235,998 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/313,997 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,998 ft
MMU's 5,998 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmEWRNewark Liberty International AirportNewark
- 16nmTEBTeterboro AirportTeterboro
- 19nmJRAWest 30th Street HeliportNew York
- 20nmTSSEast 34th Street HeliportNew York
- 20nmNYSNew York Skyports Inc Seaplane BaseNew York
- 25nmLGALaGuardia AirportNew York
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKMMU · Morristown Municipal Airport · Morristown, NJ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MMU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 172 nm | 48m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 179 nm | 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 611 nm | 1h 49m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 640 nm | 1h 53m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 893 nm | 2h 29m |
| Miami (MIA) | 947 nm | 2h 36m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,175 nm | 3h 8m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,218 nm | 3h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MMU?
- Morristown Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,998 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MMU?
- Morristown Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,998 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MMU?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Morristown Municipal Airport as a home base, including FL Aviation, Short Hills Aviation Services, Inc., Sunnyfield Aviation Associates, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Morristown Municipal Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve MMU: Atlantic Aviation Morristown and Signature Flight Support Morristown. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to MMU?
- The closest alternate is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), about 13 nm away, followed by Teterboro Airport (TEB) at 16 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MMU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 49m (611 nm), Nashville about 1h 53m (640 nm), Palm Beach about 2h 29m (893 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.