Airports / Maine / PNN
Princeton Municipal Airport.
Princeton, Maine · 266 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
266
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 20
Maine airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated ME fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Houlton International Airport (HUL).
Overview
Princeton Municipal Airport (KPNN / PNN) sits in Princeton, Maine, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 266 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 PNN for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Houlton International Airport (HUL, 56 nm), Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB, 56 nm), and Bangor International Airport (BGR, 59 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 4,007-foot paved runway, PNN can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from PNN depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Princeton.
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Field capability
ICAO
KPNN
IATA
PNN
FAA / Local
PNN
Elevation
266 ft
Coordinates
45.2007° N · 67.5644° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs ME fields
state range 56–988 ft
At 266 ft, PNN sits lower than 55% of the 22 Maine fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,007 ft
- 15/334,007 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/243,998 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,007 ft
PNN's 4,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 56nmHULHoulton International AirportHoulton
- 56nmBHBHancock County-Bar Harbor AirportBar Harbor
- 59nmBGRBangor International AirportBangor
- 59nmYFCFredericton International AirportFredericton
- 71nmYSJSaint John AirportSaint John
- 85nmYDGDigby / Annapolis Regional AirportDigby
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PNN on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 230 nm | 56m |
| New York (TEB) | 386 nm | 1h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 578 nm | 1h 45m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 903 nm | 2h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,023 nm | 2h 47m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 1,264 nm | 3h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,317 nm | 3h 28m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,542 nm | 3h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PNN?
- Princeton Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 PNN?
- Princeton Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to PNN?
- The closest alternate is Houlton International Airport (HUL), about 56 nm away, followed by Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PNN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 56m (230 nm), New York about 1h 18m (386 nm), Washington DC about 1h 45m (578 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.