Airport information
- FAA LID
- NJ59
- Coordinates
- 40.1829, -74.2788
- Elevation
- 118 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:55 AM | 08:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from NJ59
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,300 ft × 90 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEL · Lakehurst | TACAN | 111.80 | r032° / 9.4 NM |
| COL · Colts Neck | VOR-DME | 115.40 | r226° / 9.5 NM |
| RBV · Robbinsville | VORTAC | 113.80 | r107° / 10 NM |
| GXU · Mc Guire | VORTAC | 110.60 | r065° / 17.9 NM |
| CYN · Coyle | VORTAC | 113.40 | r028° / 23 NM |
| ARD · Yardley | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r108° / 29.1 NM |
| CRI · Canarsie | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r225° / 31.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NJ59. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for NJ59.
Nearby airports
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About NJ59
Ekdahl Airport (NJ59) is an airport in Freehold, NJ, at 118 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NJ59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at NJ59?
Ekdahl Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NJ59?
Ekdahl Airport is in Freehold, NJ, at an elevation of 118 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1829, -74.2788.
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