Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project

Announcement: Runway 5-23 Closed: 07/28 to 08/30 (Phase XI)*

Airport closed to FIXED-WING Traffic from August 25 – 30

*Dates are subject to change due weather and other operational impacts. DM AIRPORTS, LTD. encourages all operators to check NOTAMs regularly for most accurate airfield status.

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Phase XI

Overview

Phase XI of the Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project consists of runway paving totaling 2,500 feet from south of Taxiway Echo to north of Taxiway Foxtrot. Work involves milling, asphalt grade correction and base and top course asphalt layers. Similar work will take place on Runway 13-31 and Taxiways Echo, Bravo and Foxtrot within the Runway 5-23 safety areas.

Phase XI is expected to have a timeframe similar to Phase IX in 2023, which saw culvert replacement work underneath Runway 5-23 and Taxiway Alpha.

Timing

7.28.25 – 08.30.25

34 days to complete work

Airfield Impacts

  • Runway 5-23 closed for entirety of Phase XI (34 days)
  • Airport fully closed to fixed-wing traffic for six days during Runway 5-23 and 13-31 intersection work

MMU News & Updates

Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project – Phase XI 1400 622 MMU | Morristown Airport New Jersey | General Aviation Airport

Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project – Phase XI

Upcoming phase of construction includes continuous closure of Runway 5-23 from July 28 – August 30

Instrument Landing System Returned to Service 1400 933 MMU | Morristown Airport New Jersey | General Aviation Airport

Instrument Landing System Returned to Service

Runway 23 ILS back in service as of April 2, 2025

Morristown Airport Statement on JSX Service 1280 960 MMU | Morristown Airport New Jersey | General Aviation Airport

Morristown Airport Statement on JSX Service

JSX service canceled at Morristown Airport as of January 7, 2025

Runway 5-23

Rehabilitation Project

Over the next 5-7 years, MMU will continue a major rehabilitation project for Runway 5-23. Separated in annual stages to minimize operational impacts, Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS. Phase XI details will be shared in the first quarter of 2025.

Planning for the RWY 5-23 rehabilitation project began in 2005, and DM AIRPORTS, LTD. (Operators of Morristown Airport), has been diligently working alongside engineering firms, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Airport Tenants to ensure a seamless flight experience for all who fly with MMU

Overall Benefits of the Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project at MMU once completed:

  • Brand new paved surface
  • Upgraded approach systems
  • Enhanced safety areas
  • Lighting upgrades
  • And more!

With these updates, MMU will continue to shine as a premier general aviation airport for the New York Metro Airspace, State of New Jersey, and Morris County.

Previous Phases

Phase X

Completed

Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS.

Phase IX

Completed

Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS.

Phase VIII

Completed

Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS.

Phase VII

Completed

Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS.

Phase VI

Completed

Phase X was completed in November, 2024. Work included extending the runway 5 safety area in preparation for a new localizer and EMAS.

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