Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (KNEL)
Medium airport · Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNEL |
| IATA | NEL |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°1'60" W 74°21'12" 40.03330, -74.35330 |
| Location | Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,001 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport at a glance
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport is a medium airport in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States, known to airline systems as NEL. The field elevation of 101 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNEL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 5,002 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNEL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Guire Air Force Base | KWRI | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Trenton Mercer Airport | KTTN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Northeast Philadelphia Airport | KPNE | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Atlantic City International Airport | KACY | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | KEWR | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 101 ft field elevation of Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport is KNEL, and its IATA code is NEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport above sea level?
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.0333, -74.3533 — in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mc Guire Air Force Base, about 20 km away.
Does KNEL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNEL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport?
Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,002 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.