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Morristown Airport (MMU) is proud to announce that Darren Large, A.A.E., Director, Facilities & Operations, MMU was recently presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Service Member Patriot Award. The award was presented by Gerald Felt with the ESGR on February 28, 2024 at MMU. The ESGR promotes the cooperation and understanding between service members and their employers, and Mr. Large was recognized for his efforts to support service member Marcia Gibbs, a 13-year veteran of the United States Army Reserve, by providing a flexible work environment.

“I am honored to receive this award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve,” said Darren Large, A.A.E., Director, Facilities & Operations, MMU. “Morristown Airport is committed first and foremost to safety, and Maj. Gibbs is an instrumental member of the team that helps us to maintain a safe and efficient environment. The entire Morristown Airport staff is so grateful to Maj. Gibbs for her service and commitment to our state and nation. We are dedicated to continuing to do everything we can to provide a work environment that encourages her to continue her service through the U.S. Army Reserve and look forward to supporting her throughout her career.”

The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made by civilian employers to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.

Since July 2023, Maj. Marcia Gibbs has worked as an Assets and Contacts Manager with DM AIRPORTS, LTD., which operates MMU. She quickly became an instrumental member of the team, working closely with Airport Operations and Facilities to ensure all airfield and company infrastructure are maintained and meet the required standards for operating an airport. She is a 13-year veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve which includes deployments to South Korea and Iraq and multiple posts at bases around the United States.

“I’m so thankful to have a supervisor and employer who is committed to accommodating my duties as a service member,” said Maj. Marcia Gibbs; Assets and Contracts Manager, MMU. “Their unwavering support, understanding, and flexibility have made a positive impact on both my time in the National Guard, as well as my experience on the Morristown Municipal Airport team. This award reaffirms the crucial role Darren Large – and other leaders – can play in supporting citizen warriors, and we are grateful for their patriotism and partnership.”

Construction on Morristown Airport’s (MMU) Relocate Taxilane Kilo project is set to begin May 6, 2024. Access to the West Tie Down and Atlantic Aviation will still be available during construction.

The Relocate Taxilane Kilo Project was identified on the Airport Master Plan in 2013 and will bring Taxilane Kilo from a Group 1 (maximum wingspan of 49ft) to a Group III (maximum wingspan of 118ft) like all other Taxiways at MMU. By upgrading Taxilane Kilo to a Group III, all aircraft types will be permitted to enter the Western Area via Taxiway Bravo as the current wingtip clearance issue will be resolved with the relocation of Kilo.

During the Relocate Taxilane Kilo, the following sections of airfield pavement will be impacted/closed:

• Taxiway Bravo and Taxilane Kilo Intersection
• Taxiway Bravo between Taxiway Charlie and Runway 13
• Portions of Taxilane Kilo

More details to follow once available

Airport users at Morristown Airport (MMU) have a new product to look forward to upon their next arrival. Morristown Airport introduced X-1 Landing, powered by X-1 FBO as the airport’s new customer relationship management (CRM) platform to handle all airport landing-fee related business on October 23rd, 2023.

Morristown Airport worked closely with X-1 FBO to capitalize on their existing, FBO-centric technology to build a CRM product for airport management companies. The program integrates with X-1FBO and X-1TRX to track aircraft in real time as they travel to MMU. Upon arrival, an aircraft is matched with its operator, categorized based on aircraft type and assigned a landing fee invoice.

The vast majority of operators will receive their landing fee invoice via email the morning after an arrival. X-1 allows you to pay directly from the emailed invoice with the operator’s preferred payment method. There is also a “Customer Portal” feature that will be offered to certain operators, based on operational frequency.

“We are very excited about introducing this new product for our loyal, Morristown Airport users,” said Corey Hanlon, Manager of Communications at DM AIRPORTS, LTD. “Providing this level of seamless technology allows Morristown Airport to enhance the first-class experience that our airport users have come to expect when flying with us.”

If any operators have questions about Morristown Airport’s new X-1 Landing software, please reach out to our team below!

Thomas Pierson: Customer Experience Representative | thomasp@mmuair.com

Corey Hanlon: Manager, Communications | coreyh@mmuair.com

About X-1 FBO:

The most advanced and fully featured FBO software ever created. The X-1 family of products is the center of an ever-growing ecosystem of technology that’s making its way into general aviation. This technology brings the ability to communicate not just within the FBO but with the outside world.

In addition to a former General Manager and Line Service Technician, our group includes a Support Team made up of former Customer Service Representatives, Line Service Technicians and Customer Service Managers. Sometimes, they know the answer before our customers have finished the question.

Our world-class development team has worked at small and large companies. They have IT experience in many industries and technologies. Best of all, they now have intimate, unrivaled knowledge of business aviation. This team has built a suite of innovative “Best in Class” products.

Phase IX Construction has been completed. Culvert installation has been completed with water now passing through the new structure underneath Runway 5-23 and Taxiway Alpha. Runway 5-23 grooving work has been completed. Taxiway Alpha paving and striping was completed on Thursday August 31 and the Alpha-Bravo intersection has reopened.

DM AIRPORTS, LTD. will reach out with construction details for Phase X as soon as they become available. Please sign up for Airfield Alerts if you haven’t done so already, by clicking the button below.

DM AIRPORTS, LTD. will continue to provide all relevant information to our airport tenants and users as Phase IX construction nears completion. If you have any further questions, please reach out to our team by calling 973-538-6400 or by visiting mmuair.com.

Morristown, New Jersey – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) returned to Morristown Airport (KMMU) this week, operated by DM AIRPORTS, LTD., to see the progress that is being made in regards to important infrastructure and safety upgrades at the airport.

“As a former helicopter pilot, I understand the importance of a safe runway and landing approach,” said Rep. Sherrill, who is a graduate of the US Naval Academy and served in the Navy for almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot and Russian policy officer.

“It was great to be back at Morristown Airport to see the impressive progress that’s being made to upgrade the infrastructure at this critical transportation hub and economic driver in North Jersey. The federal funding supporting this project will help the airport continue to operate safely and remain competitive in today’s global economy.”

During the visit, Rep. Sherrill received a tour of MMU’s airfield to see the progress that is being made to modernize the airport through the Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project, which is primarily funded by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. The Airport Improvement Program dollars come from the FAA’s Aviation Trust Fund generated through aviation-related revenues, separate from the General Fund.

“It was wonderful to welcome Rep. Sherrill back to Morristown Airport,” said Scott McMahon, Executive Director, DM AIRPORTS, LTD. “As we prepare to launch the next phase of modernization projects at our airport, we are grateful to have the partnership of the Federal Aviation Administration and the New Jersey Department of Transportation to help ensure that we can continue efficiently and effectively serving our community and benefiting the region for years to come.”

The rehabilitation project is being conducted in phases, and the next phase, Phase IX, is scheduled to begin July 10. Phase IX is scheduled to be completed by this fall, and the overall project is tentatively scheduled to be complete by 2028.

Among all the airports in the State of New Jersey, MMU plays an integral role in boosting New Jersey’s economy through its tenants and visitors, providing an estimated $187 million in total spending in the community. In addition, MMU helps attract and sustain economic growth in the region through its operations. For example, several large pharmaceutical, technology and communications companies in the area have aircraft at the airport.

“Morristown Airport has been an essential partner to Morris County,” said Morris County Commissioner Director John Krickus. “I am pleased to see the incredible progress that’s been made to improve safety and upgrade infrastructure at this vital economic asset to our region.”

“Morristown Airport has been an economic engine for North Jersey for many years, and thanks to these critical upgrades, we are ensuring it will continue to benefit our area,” said Craig Schlosser, President, Morris County Economic Development Alliance (MCEDAlliance) & Morris County Tourism Bureau and Managing Director, Morris County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC). “We look forward to partnering with Morristown Airport and its tenants to continue our efforts to boost the local economy.”

Business aircraft landing Runway 23 at MMU using the upgraded Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System (MALSR) installed during Phase VIII of the airport’s Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project in November 2022. Photo Credit: Karen Mancinelli/County of Morris

Construction on the keel section of Runway 13-31 has been completed and the runway is back open as of 1230 on May 26. Grooving work will be conducted next month, with dates to be determined.

DM AIRPORTS, LTD. will provide updates concerning the grooving work schedule as they become available.

In anticipation of increased Runway 13-31 use caused by MMU’s Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project over the next 5 years, DM has planned for 13-31 construction phases to accommodate. DM last conducted work on Runway 13-31 in the summer of 2018.

For a full breakdown of Phase IX construction of Morristown Airport’s Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project set to begin on July 10, please click the link below

Runway 5-23 Phase IX Overview Presentation

The Town of Morristown, as owner of the Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU or Airport), is soliciting qualifications from firms through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), to enter into a contract for airport engineering, planning, consultant and construction observation services at the Airport. Qualified firms must have experience in airport engineering, planning, consultant services, and construction observation for public use airports, as well as knowledge of and experience under the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations. Firms submitting qualifications will be evaluated based on criteria set forth in the RFQ for consideration of an award of a contract for such services, pursuant to the competitive contracting process under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 et seq., and applicable Federal Aviation Administration guidance documents.

Submissions will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at which time the name of each interested firm will be announced, and the submissions made public. Public announcement of submissions will take place in the large conference room at the Morristown Municipal Airport administration building, 8 Airport Road, Morristown, NJ.

Request for Qualifications for Airport Engineering, Planning, Consultant and Construction Observation Services

A newly installed Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway End Identifier Lights (MALSR) passed inspection and has been entered into service at Morristown Airport. The installation of the system was part of Phase VIII construction of the airport’s Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project.

DM AIRPORTS, LTD., Operators of Morristown Airport, will continue with the next phase of the Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project, Phase IX, in July of 2023. Phase IX will require a 30-day complete closure of Runway 5-23 starting July 10th. This closure will accommodate the removal of an existing drainage culvert coupled with the installation of a new, concrete box culvert to maintain the integrity of runway and taxiway safety areas.

For more information on Phase IX and the overall Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project, please click below:

Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project Overview

Morristown Airport was presented with the “2022 Airport Project of the Year Award” at the Annual American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE); Northeast Chapter (NEC) Airports Conference. The award was given “in recognition of Morristown Airport’s creative approach, safe implementation and environmental stewardship contributing to outstanding stakeholder satisfaction,” in regards to the airport’s Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project.

This award was given for efforts in 2021 during Runway 5-23; Phase II, Stage “B” construction. Morristown Airport is in the process of a multi-year, rehabilitation project for Runway 5-23. The multi-year project will result in a newly-paved surface, enhanced runway safety areas, a new lighting system to assists pilots upon arrivals, and more. Morristown Airport is set to resume construction in May 2022 with Phase II, Stage “C” construction.

About the American Association of Airport Executives; Northeast Chapter

The Northeast Chapter, American Association of Airport Executives (NEC/AAAE) serves to support and develop leaders in the aviation industry through the creation of networking and professional development opportunities that bring added value to our members within an environment of integrity and camaraderie.

The NEC aides in the continuing development of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) by fostering a greater understanding and knowledge of airport issues among our members.

About the American Association of Airport Executives; Northeast Chapter Awards:

These awards are presented to an airport, Architectural firm that is currently represented within the Chapter. Award will be given to one Airfield Project, Architectural Project and one Campus related project. Candidates may be nominated for more than one award and more than one award winner may be recognized in each category. (Award to be given to both the airport and the consultant)

Airfield Project of the year – These awards are presented to an airport and consulting firm that is currently represented within the Chapter. Candidates may be nominated for more than one award and more than one award winner may be recognized in each category. The project and be singular, multiple or any combination of projects that resulted in improved efficiency, safety of facility enhancement. (Award to be given to both the airport and the consultant)

For all flight departments operating a helicopter at Morristown Airport, please be advised of the below NOTAM that was published on January 12th, 2022:

!MMU 01/104 AD AP RDO ALTIMETER UNREL. AUTOLAND, HUD TO TOUCHDOWN, ENHANCED FLT VISION SYSTEMS TO TOUCHDOWN, HEL OPS REQUIRING RDO ALTIMETER DATA TO INCLUDE HOVER AUTOPILOT MODES AND CAT A/B/PERFORMANCE

This NOTAM is in response to 5G C-Band interference when using a Radio Altimeter for landing at Morristown Airport and the potential adverse effects on the equipment.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration published Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) in response to this issue on December 23, 2021. To read the full SAFO, please click here

Per the FAA, any further questions should be directed here:

Direct questions or comments regarding this SAFO to the Flight Technologies and Procedures Division, Flight Operations Group at (202) 267-8790 or email: OperationalSafety@faa.gov for operational issues.