Airports / New Jersey / NEL
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport.
Lakehurst, New Jersey · 101 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
101
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 16
New Jersey airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 16 rated NJ fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL / NEL) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 101 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into NEL for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI, 11 nm), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 26 nm), and Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE, 30 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,002-foot paved runway, NEL can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from NEL depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Maxfield Field and Hindenburg. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lakehurst.
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Field capability
ICAO
KNEL
IATA
NEL
FAA / Local
NEL
Elevation
101 ft
Coordinates
40.0333° N · 74.3533° 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 101 ft, NEL sits higher than 53% of the 17 New Jersey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,002 ft
- 06/245,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/335,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
NEL's 5,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmWRIMc Guire Air Force BaseWrightstown
- 26nmTTNTrenton Mercer AirportEwing Township
- 30nmPNENortheast Philadelphia AirportPhiladelphia
- 36nmACYAtlantic City International AirportAtlantic City
- 40nmEWRNewark Liberty International AirportNewark
- 42nmPHLPhiladelphia International AirportPhiladelphia
Location
Open the full mapKNEL · Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport · Lakehurst, NJ
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NEL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 158 nm | 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 201 nm | 52m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 624 nm | 1h 51m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 627 nm | 1h 51m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 851 nm | 2h 23m |
| Miami (MIA) | 905 nm | 2h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,165 nm | 3h 7m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,200 nm | 3h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NEL?
- Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport's longest paved runway is 5,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize 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 NEL?
- Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NEL?
- The closest alternate is Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI), about 11 nm away, followed by Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NEL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 52m (201 nm), Chicago about 1h 51m (624 nm), Nashville about 1h 51m (627 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.