Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR)
Medium airport · Danbury, Connecticut, United States
Airport data
| Name | Danbury Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KDXR |
| IATA | DXR |
| Elevation | 458 ft (140 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°22'18" W 73°28'56" 41.37166, -73.48223 |
| Location | Danbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,421 ft (1348 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,135 ft (956 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Danbury Municipal Airport at a glance
Danbury Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, known to airline systems as DXR. The field elevation of 458 ft (140 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KDXR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 4,421 ft (1348 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KDXR shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Danbury Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport | KBDR | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Westchester County Airport | KHPN | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Dutchess County Airport | KPOU | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | KHVN | 51 km (28 NM) |
| New York Stewart International Airport | KSWF | 54 km (29 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Danbury Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 458 ft field elevation of Danbury Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Danbury Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Danbury Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Danbury Municipal Airport is KDXR, and its IATA code is DXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Danbury Municipal Airport above sea level?
Danbury Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 458 feet (140 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Danbury Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.3717, -73.4822 — in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport, about 38 km away.
Does KDXR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KDXR appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Danbury Municipal Airport?
Danbury Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,421 ft (1348 m) with a ASP surface.