JY16
Merrill Creek Reservoir Heliport
Phillipsburg, New JerseyElevation 938 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Merrill Creek Reservoir Heliport is in Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Field elevation 938 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJAMES MERSHON
Manager phone908-454-1252
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAJY16
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)MILLVILLE
RegionNew Jersey
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7400, -75.0906
Distance from city8 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›VFR ONLY; CLEAR 8:1 FOR APCH/DEP PATHS; EGRESS/INGRESS DIRECTIONS BE MARKED ON PAD.
›FOR CD CTC ALLENTOWN APCH AT 800-728-6322.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does JY16 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for JY16. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does JY16 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for JY16. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at JY16?
JY16 sits at 938 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for JY16?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.