Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project

Airport Reopened to Fixed Wing Traffic as of 1800L on August 30, 2025
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Phase XI

Overview

Phase XI has been completed.

Timing

2200L on 7.27.25 through 08.30.25

34 days to complete work

Airfield Impacts

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

Photos above were taken between August 1 and August 18 at various stages of construction.

MMU News & Updates

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Over 150 High School students from around the state attended

Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project: Invitation to Bid 1200 800 MMU | Morristown Airport New Jersey | General Aviation Airport

Runway 5-23 Rehabilitation Project: Invitation to Bid

Bids due by Wednesday May 20, 2026

Nightly-Closures Scheduled for May 2026 2136 1463 MMU | Morristown Airport New Jersey | General Aviation Airport

Nightly-Closures Scheduled for May 2026

One (1) RWY 5-23 Closure and Three (3) Fixed-Wing airport closures from May 3 – 6

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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