Mc Guire Air Force Base — Wrightstown, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Mc Guire Air Force Base (Wrightstown) is WRI — its ICAO code is KWRI.
Distance & flight time from WRI
Mc Guire Air Force Base
Mc Guire Air Force Base, coded WRI, is a United States Air Force installation in New Jersey that now forms part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, one of the few tri-service joint bases in the country. As military infrastructure rather than a civilian airport, McGuire supports strategic airlift operations, hosting large transport aircraft that move personnel and cargo worldwide for the Department of Defense. The joint base consolidates Air Force, Army, and Navy functions, reflecting efforts to streamline military installations in the densely populated New Jersey corridor. Public commercial flights are not operated from this restricted facility.
Runways at Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 11451 ft (3490 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 18/36 | 7126 ft (2172 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.15 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 110.6 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 135.2 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| MISC | FT DIX RNG | 34 MHz |
| OPS | ARMY OPS | 41.35 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.98 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 31.94 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 134.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.65 MHz |
Airports near Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI)
- Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport (NEL) — 20.4 km (12.7 mi)
- Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) — 34.6 km (21.5 mi)
- Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) — 36.4 km (22.6 mi)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) — 57.6 km (35.8 mi)
- Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) — 62.2 km (38.6 mi)
- Millville Municipal Airport (MIV) — 82.9 km (51.5 mi)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) — 83.0 km (51.6 mi)
- Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) — 88.4 km (54.9 mi)
Mc Guire Air Force Base, WRI, in New Jersey is US military infrastructure within Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, supporting strategic airlift, not civilian travel.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Mc Guire Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Mc Guire Air Force Base is WRI.
What is the ICAO code for Mc Guire Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Mc Guire Air Force Base is KWRI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.