Somerset charts & airport diagram

Somerset (SMQ · KSMQ) in Somerville, NJ publishes 10 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Somerset — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KSMQ publishes

Instrument approaches at KSMQ

Somerset has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 2 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 26, 17 and 35: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Somerset publishes 3 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KSMQ. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KSMQ as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 10 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 1

A/FD Chart Supplement ↗

Approaches 3

Arrivals 4

Minimums 2

MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Does KSMQ have an instrument approach?

Yes. Somerset has 3 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.

What is the lowest approach at KSMQ?

RNAV (GPS) to runway 12 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Somerset. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KSMQ have SIDs and STARs?

Somerset publishes no SIDs and 3 arrivals (STARs). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KSMQ

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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