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79NJHELIPORT

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, New Jersey

VFRUpdated 2h ago61 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

79NJ

Elevation

61 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.539, -74.527

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

61 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

NEW YORK

Coordinates

40.5387, -74.5268

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSMQ 131653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/07 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 16027/1638 SLP116 T02220067

Flight Category

VFR

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

22.2°C

Dewpoint

6.7°C

Altimeter

1011.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KSMQ (10 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 79NJ. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Old Bridge Airport facing NorthEast
Live

Old Bridge Airport

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

16 NM away

Weather camera at Sky Manor Airport facing SouthWest
Live

Sky Manor Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1

27 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftASPHPERI

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 79NJ.

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79NJ Operational Overview

Location & Facility

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY (79NJ) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 61 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.5387°N, 74.5268°W.

Helipads

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 79NJ?

79NJ is the ICAO identifier for PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY, a public-use airport located in FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, United States.

How many runways does PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY have?

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY (79NJ) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 79NJ?

The field elevation of PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY is 61 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 79NJ?

No fuel types are currently listed for PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 79NJ?

The current flight category at PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 79NJ?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY.

How do I access complete data for 79NJ?

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Where is PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY located?

PHILIPS LIGHTING COMPANY (79NJ) is located in FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, New Jersey, United States, at an elevation of 61 ft MSL.

Does 79NJ have weather cameras?

79NJ does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 12, 03:39 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC