The only approved location for flying sUAS on Princeton University property is the Forrestal Helistop and adjacent fields on the Forrestal Campus in Plainsboro. The West Windsor Fields are no longer available due to the Lake Campus development.
As of September 2023, the Forrestal Helistop is an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA), exempting research and recreational flights within the boundaries of the fly zone from federal Remote ID requirements.
The helipad is located at 701 Forrestal Road. Parking is available, and the TigerTransit Route 3 Merwick to Forrestal/PPPL via Equad bus line has a stop nearby.
GPS Location: 40°20'48.2"N 74°36'42.4"W


Proposed flights in this location are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance using the flight request form. No flights are permitted at any other locations at Forrestal, and prohibitions against flying over structures, parking lots and roads will be strictly enforced. Operators must adhere to all Safety and Operational Rules including maintaining line-of-sight contact with sUAS at all times. Rocket flights are prohibited.
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To get to the Forrestal Helistop on the Forrestal Campus of Princeton University:
- From the main campus of Princeton University, travel south on Washington Road or Alexander Road to Route 1.
- Head north on Route 1 to the Forrestal Campus/Sayre Drive Exit.
- At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Forrestal Road.
- Continue straight, following signs to the Helipad. Parking for the helipad will be to the left, next to the Print and Mail building.