Mc Guire Air Force Base (KWRI)
Medium airport · Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mc Guire Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWRI |
| IATA | WRI |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°0'56" W 74°35'30" 40.01560, -74.59170 |
| Location | Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11,451 ft (3490 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,126 ft (2172 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mc Guire Air Force Base at a glance
Mc Guire Air Force Base is a medium airport in Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States, known to airline systems as WRI. The field elevation of 131 ft (40 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWRI 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 11,451 ft (3490 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 KWRI 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 Mc Guire Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport | KNEL | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Trenton Mercer Airport | KTTN | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Northeast Philadelphia Airport | KPNE | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Philadelphia International Airport | KPHL | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Atlantic City International Airport | KACY | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mc Guire Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 131 ft field elevation of Mc Guire Air Force Base 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 Mc Guire Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Mc Guire Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Mc Guire Air Force Base is KWRI, and its IATA code is WRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mc Guire Air Force Base above sea level?
Mc Guire Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mc Guire Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 40.0156, -74.5917 — in Wrightstown, New Jersey, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport, about 20 km away.
Does KWRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWRI 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 Mc Guire Air Force Base?
Mc Guire Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 11,451 ft (3490 m) with a ASP surface.