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Airports / New Jersey / TTN
Medium airport · TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport.
Ewing Township, New Jersey · 213 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
3.9/5
Google rating
1,509 ratings
2
Operators based
213
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ewing Township, New JerseyELEV 213 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
1,509
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
213
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Trenton Mercer Airport, listed as KTTN / TTN, is a mid-sized airport in Ewing Township, New Jersey. The field lies at an elevation of 213 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Aviation Charters, Inc. and Elit'Avia Americas base aircraft at TTN. Useful alternates include Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE, 15 nm), Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI, 19 nm), and Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL, 26 nm). TTN offers 2 runways, the longest 6,006-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of TTN vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from TTN, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KTTN. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
FlightServ
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 (after-hours fee between 2200-0500)
- Unicom 128.925
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Aircraft cleaning
- Ground handling
- Catering
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Trenton
Your FBO? Claim it, freeThe state capital of New Jersey, Trenton offers a lot of history. Located near the golden dome of the New Jersey State House is the New Jersey State Museum, swing by and notice that this museum is really four museums in one. A planetarium, natural history collection, fine art collection and a mix of cultural history and archaeology.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.225
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Totally worth the change if just for the low-stress traffic and parking.”
Morgan Knives5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The entire experience was quick and easy, from check-in to arrival, and every staff member we encountered was friendly and helpful.”
Jessica Hauck5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KTTN
IATA
TTN
FAA / Local
TTN
Elevation
213 ft
Coordinates
40.2767° N · 74.8135° 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
Yes
Elevation vs NJ fields
state range 9–213 ft
At 213 ft, TTN sits higher than 94% of the 17 New Jersey fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,006 ft
- 06/246,006 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/344,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,006 ft
TTN's 6,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmPNENortheast Philadelphia AirportPhiladelphia
- 19nmWRIMc Guire Air Force BaseWrightstown
- 26nmNELLakehurst Maxfield Field AirportLakehurst
- 31nmPHLPhiladelphia International AirportPhiladelphia
- 36nmMMUMorristown Municipal AirportMorristown
- 37nmABELehigh Valley International AirportAllentown/Bethlehem
Location
Open the full mapKTTN · Trenton Mercer Airport · Ewing Township, NJ
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TTN 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) | 146 nm | 44m |
| Boston (BED) | 206 nm | 53m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 600 nm | 1h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 612 nm | 1h 49m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 858 nm | 2h 24m |
| Miami (MIA) | 912 nm | 2h 31m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,149 nm | 3h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,188 nm | 3h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TTN?
- Trenton Mercer Airport's longest paved runway is 6,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 TTN?
- Trenton Mercer Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at TTN?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Trenton Mercer Airport as a home base, including Aviation Charters, Inc., Elit'Avia Americas. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Trenton Mercer Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve TTN: FlightServ and Signature Flight Support Trenton. 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 TTN?
- The closest alternate is Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), about 15 nm away, followed by Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI) at 19 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TTN to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 53m (206 nm), Chicago about 1h 48m (600 nm), Nashville about 1h 49m (612 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.