Morristown Municipal Airport

KMMU / MMU

Morristown, US

Last Updated
May 15, 10:15Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
10:15Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
310°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1010 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMMU 151015Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM OVC110 10/06 A2983 RMK AO2

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 187 ft
OVC 11,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,187 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Morristown Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 11,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 6 knots. Runway 31 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 11000 feet AGL (overcast), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 10°C (50°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (187 ft)
Pressure Alt
285 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -270 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MMU
05
23
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 5,999 ft 150 ft ASP 36°
0.4 kt 6.0 kt
86° angle
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
3,998 ft 150 ft ASP 113°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMMU

9,535 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80%
MVFR
10.6%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
3.3%

Morristown Municipal Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 40.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are May, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 40.4%
Direction Distribution:
E
2.5%
N
10.6%
S
6.4%
W
13.4%
NE
4.9%
NW
10.4%
SE
2.1%
SW
9.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.7°C
Range: -24°C to 32°C
-24°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.3 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.9%

Best Months for VFR

May November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 9,535 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Morristown Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMMU
IATA Code: MMU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 187 ft MSL

Location

City: Morristown
Country: US
Latitude: 40.799062°
Longitude: -74.414949°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,999 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 3,998 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Morristown Municipal Airport

Overview

Morristown Municipal Airport serves as a critical medium-sized airport located in northern New Jersey, situated at 40.799062, -74.414949 with an elevation of 187 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 5,999 feet and Runway 13/31 at 3,998 feet, supporting diverse general aviation and regional aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMMU demonstrate excellent overall flyability, with VFR conditions prevailing 82.5% of the time. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270° with an average speed of 7 knots, though pilots should be prepared for occasional gusts up to 28 knots. Temperature variations range from -19°C to 30°C, with November, January, and September offering the most consistently favorable flying conditions.

Notable Features

Both runways at Morristown Municipal Airport offer 100% favorable wind alignments, with minimal average crosswind components of 4.3-4.4 knots. The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location provide relatively stable meteorological conditions, with low occurrences of reduced visibility (only 1.8% of observations showing less than 3 statute miles) and minimal fog events (1.7% of observations).

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with high predictability given the airport's weather profile. Both runways demonstrate balanced wind characteristics, allowing flexible operational planning. The statistically low occurrence of instrument meteorological conditions (IFR at 4.5%, LIFR at 2.9%) suggests generally reliable visual approach opportunities throughout the year.

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Official Data Sources

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Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.