Kearny Helistop Heliport
NJ78 · Kearny, NJ
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:35 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 09:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 00:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 85 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
TEB 108.40 · LGA 113.10 · CRI 112.30 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEB · Teterboro | VOR/DME | 108.40 · 21X | Terminal | r204° / 6.9 NM |
| LGA · La Guardia | VOR/DME | 113.10 · 78X | Low | r267° / 10.8 NM |
| CRI · Canarsie | VOR/DME | 112.30 · 70X | Terminal | r320° / 11.9 NM |
| JFK · Kennedy | VOR/DME | 115.90 · 106X | High | r305° / 16.1 NM |
| COL · Colts Neck | VOR/DME | 115.40 · 101X | Low | r017° / 25.7 NM |
| SAX · Sparta | VORTAC | 115.70 · 104X | High | r146° / 28.2 NM |
| SBJ · Solberg | VOR/DME | 112.90 · 76X | Low | r082° / 30.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NJ78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NJ78
- Coordinates
- 40.7370, -74.0968
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for NJ78.
Nearby airports
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About NJ78
Kearny Helistop (NJ78) is a heliport in Kearny, NJ, at 9 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 85 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NJ78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at NJ78?
Kearny Helistop has 1 runway; the longest is 85 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NJ78?
Kearny Helistop is in Kearny, NJ, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7370, -74.0968.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open NJ78 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.