Ocean County Airport
Airport as seen from CR 530
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCounty of Ocean
ServesOcean County
LocationBerkeley Township and Lacey Township, Ocean County, New Jersey
Opened1968
Elevation AMSL86 ft / 26 m
Coordinates39°55′39″N 074°17′33″W / 39.92750°N 74.29250°W / 39.92750; -74.29250
WebsiteOcean County Airport
Map
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
6/24 5,950 1,814 Asphalt
14/32 3,599 1,097 Asphalt
Helipads
Number Length Surface
ft m
H1 100 30 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Aircraft operations (year ending 10/31/2022)38,550
Based aircraft64

Ocean County Airport, also known as Robert J. Miller Air Park ((IATA: MJX, ICAO: KMJX, FAA LID: MJX)), is a county-owned public-use airport that straddles the border of Berkeley Township and Lacey Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. It is located five nautical miles (6 mi, 9 km) southwest of the central business district of Toms River, New Jersey.[1]

Opened in 1968 as the Ocean County Air-Park, the airport was renamed in 1970 to honor Ocean County Freeholder Robert J. Miller, who was instrumental in the airport's development. Miller died in an accident at the airport in 1969.[2]

The airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility.[3]

Facilities and aircraft

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The airport covers 822 acres (333 ha) and is situated at an elevation of 86 feet (26 m). It features:

  • Runway 6/24: 5,950 x 100 ft (1,814 x 30 m), asphalt
  • Runway 14/32: 3,599 x 75 ft (1,097 x 23 m), asphalt
  • Helipad H1: 100 x 100 ft (30 x 30 m), asphalt

For the 12-month period ending October 31, 2022, the airport had 38,550 aircraft operations, an average of 106 per day. At that time, there were 64 aircraft based at this airport: 53 single-engine, 8 multi-engine, 1 jet, and 2 helicopters.[1]

On-site tenants include the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, the Civil Air Patrol, and emergency medevac providers like Hackensack AirMed One.[4]

Recent developments

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In 2014, Runway 14/32 was completed to provide a safe crosswind option, marking the first new runway built in New Jersey since 1983. The $8.2 million project was primarily funded by the FAA.[5]

In 2020, a $2.8 million T-hangar construction contract was awarded, adding new units for helicopters and small aircraft.[6]

In 2021, the airport secured $1.45 million in federal infrastructure funding for apron and taxiway improvements to accommodate growing demand.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Airport Data and Information Portal". Federal Aviation Administration. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  2. ^ Larsen, Erik (September 26, 2014). "Who is Ocean County's airport named after?". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  3. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  4. ^ "Ocean County Airport". Ocean County Planning Department. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  5. ^ Nee, Daniel (September 28, 2014). "Second Runway Completed at Ocean County Airport". Shorebeat. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  6. ^ Bakan, Josh (September 3, 2020). "New Hangar To Be Built At Ocean County Airport In Berkeley". Patch. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  7. ^ Nee, Daniel (September 10, 2021). "Ocean County Airport to Receive Upgrades As Private Jet Usage Increases". Shorebeat. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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