6Y2

VFR

CANDLELIGHT

NEW MILFORD · CONNECTICUT

Elev
665'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 6Y2
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Before you fly into 6Y2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,665'
MSL · field 665' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 6Y2

6Y2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDXR (DANBURY MUNI) · 11.8 NM away. Conditions at 6Y2 may differ.

METAR · KDXR

Observed 18:53Z

KDXR 271853Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP231 T01940011
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 1°C
Altimeter
30.21 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
945 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
BDR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CARL DUNHAM JR
Address
CANDLEWOOD MOUNTAIN RD, NEW MILFORD CT 06776

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
6Y2 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
Yes
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Landing fee per landing.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact New York Approach at 516-683-2849.Show FAA
  • The heliport is closed except by prior permission required. Call 203-648-6782.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1The pavement area measures 28 feet by 28 feet. The turf area measures 50 feet by 50 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • H1There is a 28-foot building 135 feet east of the pad.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Daytime visual flight rules operations only are provided. Ingress and egress are limited to Candlelight Farms Airport approaches. Remove trailer east of the pad. The helipad perimeter is outlined by in-ground markers to provide color and textural differences from the turf.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 6Y2

Answer card
ICAO
6Y2
Name
CANDLELIGHT
Location
NEW MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
Elevation
665 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,665 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Candlelight is in New Milford, Connecticut. The field elevation is 665 ft MSL. This is a heliport with no runways listed. No ILS approaches are published. CTAF is 122.9. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL only as a standard light-piston reference if you are operating there, then verify the current Chart Supplement before flight.

This is a daytime VFR-only operation. The heliport is closed except by prior permission required. Call 203-648-6782 before planning an arrival. Clearance delivery for IFR-related coordination is handled through New York Approach at 516-683-2849. Published remarks also note a landing fee per landing. There is a 28-foot building 135 feet east of the pad, so keep that in mind on approach and departure. The pavement area measures 28 feet by 28 feet. The turf area measures 50 feet by 50 feet.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel or other ground support, contact the airport operator directly before arrival. The published remarks also say ingress and egress are limited to Candlelight Farms Airport approaches. That makes this a field where local procedure matters. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

Is Candlelight (6Y2) open to the public for arrivals?
The published remarks say the heliport is closed except by prior permission required. Call 203-648-6782 before planning a landing.
What is the pattern altitude at 6Y2?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local coordination before flight. The field elevation is 665 ft MSL.
Does Candlelight have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 6Y2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure information before you go.
What is the CTAF at Candlelight?
CTAF is 122.9. Use that for local traffic calls unless the airport operator gives you different instructions.
Is 6Y2 a daytime VFR-only field?
Yes. The published remarks say daytime visual flight rules operations only are provided. Plan for VFR only and verify current restrictions before departure.
Are there any obstacles near the Candlelight pad?
Yes. A 28-foot building is reported 135 feet east of the pad. That is a close-in obstacle to factor into your approach and departure planning.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 6Y2?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should I know about operating at Candlelight for the first time?
Ingress and egress are limited to Candlelight Farms Airport approaches. The field also has a small paved area and a turf area, so verify the current Chart Supplement and local procedures before you arrive.

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