Danbury Municipal Airport

KDXR / DXR

Danbury, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 01:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
01:53Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
4 kt
130°
7 SM
Visibility
500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KDXR 040153Z 13004KT 7SM -RA OVC005 02/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 RAE37B52FZRAB37E52 SLP239 P0003 I1000 T00171006 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 458 ft
OVC 500 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
958 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1009 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (458 ft)
Pressure Alt
136 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,314 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DXR
08
26
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 4,422 ft 150 ft ASP 69°
1.9 kt 3.5 kt
61° angle
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
3,135 ft 100 ft ASP 153°
3.1 kt 2.6 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KDXR

4,887 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
72.1%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
3.1%

Danbury Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 28.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 28.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
9%
NE
6.4%
E
6.1%
SE
2.7%
S
5.7%
SW
11.9%
W
20.7%
NW
9.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.3°C
Range: -23°C to 29°C
-23°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.4%
Fog Frequency: 1.6%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,887 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Danbury Municipal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KDXR
IATA Code: DXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 458 ft MSL

Location

City: Danbury
Country: US
Latitude: 41.371656°
Longitude: -73.482227°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,422 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,135 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Danbury Municipal Airport

Overview

Danbury Municipal Airport serves the Greater Danbury area in Connecticut as a medium-sized airport situated at 458 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.371656, -73.482227, the airport provides general aviation services with two asphalt runways supporting various aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KDXR demonstrate significant VFR opportunities, with 71.9% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences moderate wind patterns, predominantly from the west at an average of 7.4 knots, with calm conditions occurring 29.6% of the time. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from -18°C to 29°C, which pilots should consider for performance planning.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: Runway 08/26 measuring 4,422 feet and Runway 17/35 measuring 3,135 feet. Both runways offer 100% favorable wind alignments, with average crosswind components of 3.8 and 5.5 knots respectively. The relatively low crosswind values suggest generally straightforward landing and takeoff conditions.

Approach Considerations

November, September, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for operations. Pilots can expect good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles, with only 3.8% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. When planning approaches, be aware that fog occurs in 1.8% of observations and IFR conditions are present in 8.7% of METAR reports.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.