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JY16HELIPORT

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR

PHILLIPSBURG, New Jersey

VFRUpdated 2h ago938 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

JY16

Elevation

938 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.740, -75.091

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

938 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

NEW YORK

Coordinates

40.7400, -75.0906

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KABE 131751Z 21009KT 10SM OVC085 20/08 A2986 RMK AO2 RAE02B37E46 SLP110 P0000 60000 T02000078 10206 20139 58016

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

210° at 9 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

20°C

Dewpoint

7.8°C

Altimeter

1011.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KABE (22 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 17:51Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at JY16. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Sky Manor Airport facing SouthWest
Live

Sky Manor Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1

12 NM away

Weather camera at Cherry Ridge facing South
Live

Cherry Ridge

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

48 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H1184 ft60 ftASPH-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for JY16.

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JY16 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR (JY16) is a privately owned heliport restricted to private use located in PHILLIPSBURG, New Jersey, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 938 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.7400°N, 75.0906°W.

Helipads

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 184 feet by 60 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR, 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 MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR 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 JY16?

JY16 is the ICAO identifier for MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR, a public-use airport located in PHILLIPSBURG, New Jersey, United States.

How many runways does MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR have?

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR (JY16) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of JY16?

The field elevation of MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR is 938 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at JY16?

No fuel types are currently listed for MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at JY16?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at JY16?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR.

How do I access complete data for JY16?

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Where is MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR located?

MERRILL CREEK RESERVOIR (JY16) is located in PHILLIPSBURG, New Jersey, United States, at an elevation of 938 ft MSL.

Does JY16 have weather cameras?

JY16 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, 05:51 PM UTC