KOXC

VFR

WATERBURY-OXFORD

OXFORD · CONNECTICUT

Elev
730.1'
Longest RWY
5,801'18/36
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR18:56Z
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Before you fly into KOXC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,730.1'
MSL · field 730.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +7 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KOXC

Current METAR

Observed 18:56Z

KOXC 271856Z 02008KT 10SM FEW060 19/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP247 T01940039 $
Wind
020° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,013 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
OXC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILLIE MCBRIDE
Address
300 CHRISTIAN ST, OXFORD CT 06478

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 8 kt
RWY 36
337°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 337° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,730 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored157° / 337°5,801 ftASPH18 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
185,801'5,801'5,801'5,801'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
365,801'5,801'5,801'5,301'PAPI 4-box left(3°)50', pline, 1000' from thr, 600' R of cntrln, slope 16

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 36
LD · CAT I
OXC
109.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KOXC · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • There is a steep drop off after the safety area north and south of taxiway A.Show FAA
  • Power aerodrome enforcement warning in the vicinity of runway 18/36 safety zone during summer only from sunrise to sunset with mowing in progress daily.Show FAA
  • Touch-and-go and practice landings are prohibited from 2300 to 0700.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B, south of taxiway G, has reflectors only.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact New York Approach at 516-683-2449.Show FAA
  • See additional remarks.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to aircraft operations.Show FAA
  • Precision landing aids for runway 36 are not available when runway 18 is active.Show FAA
  • There are 748 foot electric transmission towers running northeast to southwest 0.2 miles north of the midpoint marker.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 36 has activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 18 and 36 have precision approach path indicators. Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Lights are baffled due to trees and power line tower beyond 5 degrees right of centerline at runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Lights are baffled beyond 6 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 36A power line runs diagonally across the approach.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies for business, corporate, and revenue producing aircraft.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 973 feet above ground level for aircraft up to 12,500 pounds and 1,473 feet above ground level for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KOXC

Answer card
ICAO
KOXC
Name
WATERBURY-OXFORD
Location
OXFORD, CONNECTICUT
Elevation
730.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,730.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Waterbury-Oxford is in Oxford, Connecticut. Field elevation is 730.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,801 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2100. One ILS approach is published for runway 36.

Pattern altitude is not published in the standard sense for this field. The Chart Supplement gives 973 ft AGL for aircraft up to 12,500 lb. It gives 1,473 ft AGL for aircraft over 12,500 lb. Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. Runway 36 also has REILs, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. Runway 18 has PAPI as well.

Two FBOs are on the field. Clay Lacy Aviation carries JET_A. Atlantic Aviation carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A. If you are planning a business, corporate, or revenue flight, expect a landing fee. Touch-and-go and practice landings are prohibited from 2300 to 0700. Be careful on final to runway 36. Lights are baffled by trees and a power line tower beyond 5 degrees right of centerline. There are also 748 ft transmission towers about 0.2 miles north of the midpoint marker. Taxiway B south of taxiway G has reflectors only.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOXC for light aircraft?
The published pattern altitude is 973 ft AGL for aircraft up to 12,500 lb. That works out to about 1,703 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What is the pattern altitude at KOXC for aircraft over 12,500 pounds?
The published pattern altitude is 1,473 ft AGL for aircraft over 12,500 lb. That is about 2,203 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What runway is the calm wind runway at Waterbury-Oxford?
Runway 36 is the calm wind runway. It is 5,801 ft long, so it is the runway most pilots will want to study first.
Does KOXC have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 36. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach notes before departure.
What are the tower hours at KOXC?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2100 daily. Outside those hours, clearance delivery is handled by New York Approach at 516-683-2449.
Which FBOs are on the field at KOXC?
Clay Lacy Aviation is on the field and carries JET_A. Atlantic Aviation is on the field and carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A.
Are there any night restrictions at KOXC?
Touch-and-go and practice landings are prohibited from 2300 to 0700. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.
What should I know about runway 36 at KOXC?
Runway 36 has REILs, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. The approach lights are baffled by trees and a power line tower beyond 5 degrees right of centerline. Keep a close eye on alignment on short final.

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