KOXC

MVFR

WATERBURY-OXFORD

OXFORD · CONNECTICUT

Elev
730.1'
Longest RWY
5,801'18/36
Tower
06:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
06:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,730.1'
MSL · field 730.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KOXC

Current METAR

Observed 04:56Z

KOXC 120456Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 22/21 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02170211 403220189 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,944 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
MVFR

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

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Calm
RWY 18
157°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 157° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,730 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36157° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOXC WATERBURY-OXFORD in OXFORD, CONNECTICUT, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • TGLS & PLAS PROHIBITED 2300-0700.
  • PLA RWY 36 NA WHEN RWY 18 ACTV.
  • ARPT CLSD TO ACR OPS.
  • PAEW VCNTY RWY 18/36 SAFETY ZONE SUMMER ONLY SR-SS (MOWING IN PROG DLY).
  • RWY 36 CALM WIND RWY.
  • 748 FT ELEC TRANSMISSION TWRS RUNNING NE TO SW 0.2 MI N OF MID MKR.
  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • (E94) SAWRS.
  • TWY B, SOUTH OF TWY G, REFLECTORS ONLY.
  • FOR CD WHEN TWR CLSD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2449.
  • STEEP DROP OFF AFT SAFETY AREA NORTH & SOUTH OF TWY A.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 36; PAPI RWYS 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18LGTS BAFFLED BYD 6 DEGS L OF CNTRLN.
  • 36LGTS BAFFLED DUE TO TREES & PWR LN TWR BYD 5 DEGS R OF CNTRLN.
  • 36PWR LN RUNS DGNLY ACRS THE APCH.

Other notes

  • LDG FEE FOR BUS/CORPORATE & REVENUE PRODUCING ACFT.
  • 973 FT AGL ACFT UP TO 12500 LBS; 1473 FT AGL ACFT OVR 12500 LBS.

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
MVFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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