Trenton–Mercer Airport
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Trenton–Mercer Airport (
With an average of 308 aircraft operation per day, Trenton–Mercer is the third-busiest airport in New Jersey after Newark's 1228 per day and Teterboro's 477 per day.[5][6][7][8] As of May 2018, Trenton was the fifth fastest growing airport in the US.[9]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2023–2027 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.[10]
History
The first airplane landed at what is now Trenton–Mercer Airport in 1907, in what was then Alfred Reeder's farm field, just off of Bear Tavern Road in Ewing. Twenty-two years later in 1929 Skillman Airport opened to the public.
During World War II, the nearby General Motors Inland Fisher Guide Plant ceased producing civilian vehicles and began making Grumman TBF Avenger carrier-based torpedo bombers for the United States Navy. Skillman Airport expanded to accommodate test flights of this aircraft, and after the airport returned to county control following the end of the war it was renamed Mercer County Airport.[note 1] After the war, the navy reestablished a presence with the construction of Naval Air Warfare Center Trenton adjacent to the airport, which remained open until 1997.[note 2]
The airport's
In 1994, as a cost-cutting measure, the Mercer County Airport Police and Fire Department was disbanded and replaced by the Mercer County Sheriff's Office (police) and ProTec Fire Services (Aircraft Fire Rescue).
In 1995, the airport's name was changed to Trenton–Mercer Airport in an effort to identify it with the city of Trenton (the
On March 11, 1998, an
(ASOS) became operational at the airport, replacing the human weather observers that had previously reported weather conditions.For many years, the county has planned to replace the outdated terminal at the airport. These plans have been opposed by residents along the flight path living in Ewing,
Ground transportation
Mercer County has a variety of taxi cab companies that operate from the
NJ Transit Route 608 bus stops on Sam Weinroth Road near the terminal for travel to SEPTA'S West Trenton station for connections to SEPTA's West Trenton Line to Center City Philadelphia, Trenton Transit Center for connections to Amtrak, NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line to Newark/New York, River Line to Camden, SEPTA's Trenton Line to Center City Philadelphia, other NJ Transit bus routes to points in Mercer County, South Jersey, and Philadelphia, and SEPTA Suburban Bus Route 127 to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, PA, and Hamilton station for connections to NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line to Newark/New York. Fare is $1.60 one way for adults, and operates daily.
Facilities and aircraft
Trenton–Mercer Airport covers 1,345 acres (544 ha) at an
For the 12-month period ending April 2, 2019, the airport had 112,513 aircraft operations, an average of 308 per day: 92%
Trenton–Mercer Airport is home to multiple flight schools including Infinity Flight Group,[14] Mercer County Community College, and an ATP Flight School location.[15]
Military facilities and aircraft
The airport is home to Army Aviation Support Facility #2 and the 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation Regiment, otherwise known as the 1-150th General Support Aviation Battalion of the New Jersey
The airport is also home to the Twin Pine Composite Squadron (NER-NJ-092) of the New Jersey Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.[17]
Terminal and future developments
Trenton–Mercer Airport has one terminal with four gates. Gate 2 is divided into 3 sub-gates labeled Gates 2–4. On the upper level of the terminal (before security) is an observation lounge as well as a restaurant, Sky Lounge at Ewing, serving
On November 8, 2013, Mercer County opened a renovated terminal, including a new modular trailer baggage claim outside the terminal, restrooms in the gate area (there were previously no restrooms past security), and—in the area originally occupied by the baggage claim—additional passenger seating and a new gate.[18]
In August 2014, the airport was awarded $2.2 million to rehabilitate 3 taxiways. A spokesperson for the county said that this was the first phase of a three-year plan to make further improvements.[19]
In a study commissioned by the county released in 2013, a new passenger terminal, a corporate office park, medical offices and laboratories, and commercial space would be part of a plan to develop available land at the airport.[20] On September 29, 2016, Mercer County in conjunction with firms Urban Engineers and McFarland Johnson held a public meeting at the nearby West Trenton Ballroom meeting hall. Several aspects of the proposed master plan for the airport were revealed. Plans call for a new terminal sized at 115,000–125,000 square feet. The current terminal is 24,780 square feet. The rental car area will house up to five rental car agencies and with concession, restrooms and gate area expanding to four times the current area.[21]
In 2021, Mercer County released a draft environmental assessment for public comment revealing the final plans for the terminal which will be 125,000 square feet and includes a 1,000-space four-level parking garage which would bring available parking to approximately 2900 spaces.[22]
In March 2022, the FAA issued its approval for the project. The estimated completion date of the terminal and parking garage is mid-to-late 2024[23]
Airline and destinations
Airlines | Destinations |
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Frontier Airlines | Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale,[24] Orlando, Tampa Seasonal: Fort Myers, West Palm Beach |
Statistics
Top destinations
Rank | City | Passengers | Carriers |
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1 | Orlando, Florida | 113,250 | Frontier |
2 | Tampa, Florida | 46,900 | Frontier |
3 | Atlanta, Georgia | 41,540 | Frontier |
4 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 33,130 | Frontier |
5 | West Palm Beach, Florida | 31,450 | Frontier |
6 | Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina | 10,990 | Frontier |
7 | Fort Myers, Florida | 10,160 | Frontier |
8 | Charlotte, North Carolina | 9,260 | Frontier |
9 | Chicago–Midway, Illinois | 730 | Frontier |
10 | Houston-George Bush, Texas
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640 | Frontier |
Rank | Carrier | Passengers | % of market |
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1 | Frontier | 601,000 | 100.00% |
Former scheduled airline service
This section needs additional citations for verification. (December 2012) |
- code sharing basis.[26]
- According to the USAir.[29]
- In the mid to late 1990s 737-700 aircraft although other airlines operated jet service as well.[30]
- From 1998 until 2003 codeshare service with US Airways drew customers to nearby Philadelphiafrom Trenton.
- In 2006 and 2007 Canadair CRJ-200 regional jet aircraft. After a few months Big Sky Airlines took over the Boston service with Beechcraft 1900commuter propjets. The service ended in early January 2008.
- From May 2000 until February 2008 Boston-Maine Airways operated the Pan Am Clipper Connection between Trenton–Mercer Airport and Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. The flight was terminated when Boston-Maine Airways ceased operating on February 28, 2008.
- On April 4, 2011,
- On April 29, 2018, Allegiant Air ended all-jet service from and to Trenton–Mercer Airport, leaving Frontier as the only commercial tenant.
Footnotes
- ^ "History of Ewing". Township of Ewing. Archived from the original on February 6, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
World War II During World War II, factories in the area devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the war effort. General Motors became Eastern Aircraft, and made a critical contribution to the war effort through the production of the Navy Avenger Torpedo Bomber. Assemblies from other plants on the East Coast were transported via the Reading Railroad to the Ewing plant, where they joined Ewing-fabricated sections in final assembly. Bombers off the line were sent to the Skillman (now Trenton–Mercer) airport, where they were tested before delivery to the Navy.
- ^ Former Naval Air Warfare Center Trenton, United States Navy. Retrieved October 28, 2014. "The former Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) Trenton is located in Ewing Township, New Jersey. The property is bordered to the north and west by Mercer County Airport, to the south by Parkway Avenue, and to the east by a railroad line. The property consists of approximately 528 acres of improved and unimproved land. The NAWC was operated by the U.S. Navy from 1951 until 1997 as a jet engine test facility."
Notes
See also
References
- ^ Painter, Kristen Leigh (January 30, 2013). "Frontier Airlines' shifting market strategy avoids competition". The Denver Post.
- ^ PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. effective May 21, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "RITA BTS Transtats – TTN". transtats.bts.gov. July 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "IATA Airport Code Search (TTN: Trenton–Mercer)". International Air Transport Association. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
- ^ "AirNav: KTTN – Trenton Mercer Airport". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "AirNav: KEWR – Newark Liberty International Airport". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "AirNav: KTEB – Teterboro Airport". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "AirNav: KACY – Atlantic City International Airport". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "These Are America's Fastest-Growing Airports". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
- ^ "NPIAS Report 2023-2027 Appendix A" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. October 6, 2022. p. 83. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ "Trenton–Mercer Airport, Transportation". Retrieved January 14, 2013.
- ^ "TTN airport data at skyvector.com". skyvector.com. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ Pizzi, Jenna (March 30, 2013). "Frontier Airlines will suspend flights at Trenton–Mercer Airport this fall for runway work". The Times of Trenton. Trenton, NJ.
- ^ "Infinity Flight Group: Trenton, NJ: Aviation School, Flight Training & Lessons Pennsylvania & New Jersey". Trenton, NJ: Infinity Flight Group. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ ATP Flight School. "ATP Flight School: Airline Pilot Training & Pilot Career Development". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ "New Jersey Army National Guard". Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ Civil Air Patrol (June 3, 2015). "ABOUT TWIN PINE". TWIN PINE COMPOSITE SQUADRON. Civil Air Patrol. Retrieved June 14, 2020.
- ^ Goldschmidt, Megan (November 8, 2013). "Trenton–Mercer Airport celebrates opening of renovated terminal". Trentonian. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
- ^ McEvoy, James (August 15, 2014). "Taxiway improvements on way for Trenton–Mercer Airport". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ Pizzi, Jenna (January 25, 2013). "Mercer freeholders review plan to develop area surrounding Trenton–Mercer Airport". The Times of Trenton. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
- ^ "Airport Master Plan Public Meeting #1" (PDF). Mercer County. Retrieved November 7, 2016.
- ^ "Terminal Draft Environmental Assessment" (PDF). Mercer County. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Knapp, Krystal (March 21, 2022). "FAA approves Mercer County's plan for New Terminal". Planet Princeton. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Frontier Airlines Announces 18 Nonstop Routes, 2 New Destinations". Frontier Airlines Announces 18 Nonstop Routes, 2 New Destinations.
- ^ "Allegheny AIrlines April 24, 1977 Route Map". Departedflights.com. April 24, 1977. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ February 1, 1976, Official Airline Guide, North American edition, Trenton flight schedules
- ^ "United Airlines March 2, 1983 Route Map". Departedflights.com. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "United Airlines January 6, 1986 Route Map". Departedflights.com. January 6, 1986. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "TTN89intro".
- ^ Goodnough, Abby (October 8, 1995). "Trenton-based Airline to Add Florida Flights". The New York Times. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
- ^ "Mercer County, NJ – Airlines". Archived from the original on June 9, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
- ^ Brill, Emily (September 13, 2012). "Streamline Air ends commuter flights from Trenton–Mercer Airport to Boston area". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved June 3, 2015.
External links
- Trenton–Mercer Airport at Mercer County website
- SkyLounge at Ewing Official site including menu of exclusive food outlet of Trenton Mercer Airport
- Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) at New Jersey DOTAirport Directory
- Aerial image as of April 1999 from USGS The National Map
- FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective April 18, 2024
- FAA Terminal Procedures for TTN, effective April 18, 2024
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for TTN
- AirNav airport information for KTTN
- ASN accident history for TTN
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart, Terminal Procedures