Trenton Mercer Airport
KTTN, Ewing Township, NJ
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (6,006 ft)
About 12 miles to Princeton
Trenton-Mercer airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Princeton
Trenton-Mercer Airport is about 20 minutes from Princeton and is the closest jet airport to the university.
- Main airport
- TTN / KTTN
- Elevation
- 213 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (6,006 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Princeton
Trenton-Mercer has a 6,000-foot runway and private terminals. Princeton Airport nearby suits small aircraft only.
University events and corporate campuses along Route 1 keep traffic steady.
Princeton Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Morristown Municipal Airport
KMMU, Morristown, NJ
- Longest runway
- 05/23 (5,998 ft)
About 3 miles to Morristown and 30 miles to Manhattan
Morristown airport guideTeterboro Airport
KTEB, Teterboro, NJ
- Longest runway
- 1/19 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
- FBOs
- 4
12 miles to Midtown Manhattan, 25–45 minutes by car
Teterboro airport guideBefore You Book Princeton
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
University Events
Book early for Reunions and commencement.
Airport Choice
Trenton-Mercer for most trips; Morristown or Teterboro for northern New Jersey and New York.
When Demand Peaks in Princeton
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- May and June
- Reunions and commencement.
- Fall
- Football weekends and campus visits.
Flight Times and Prices to Princeton
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to TTN for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,414 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,041 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,200–$16,200 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,322 mi | 3 hr$13,200–$19,100 | 2 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 681 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,367 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,700–$19,800 | 3 hr$16,700–$21,500 | 2 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,532 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$45,500–$69,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,191 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$39,500–$60,500 |
| Boston (BED) | 237 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Princeton
Light jets cover the Northeast and Florida; super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
Princeton Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Princeton for private jets?
Trenton-Mercer (TTN), about 12 miles away.
How long is a private flight from Princeton to Palm Beach?
About 2 hr 35 min from Trenton-Mercer in a light jet.
