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JY42

Mabel's Balloonport

Frenchtown, New JerseyElevation 460 ftBalloonport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 15,000 ft

B1
Dimensions
300 x 300 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY B1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Mabel's Balloonport is in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Field elevation 460 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeBalloonport
ManagerDON KUGLER
Manager phone908-303-6578
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAJY42
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)NEW YORK
Flight service (AFSS)MILLVILLE
RegionNew Jersey
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4683, -75.0238
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›TREES 100 FT WEST & 35 FT BLDGS 100 FT EAST OF BALLONPORT.
›FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 800-645-3206.
›PRVDD VFR AND A CLEAR APCH PATH.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗JY42 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does JY42 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for JY42. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does JY42 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for JY42. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at JY42?
JY42 sits at 460 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for JY42?
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.