Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) sits in Danbury, Connecticut, 65 miles northeast of Manhattan. The field handles no scheduled commercial service and a meaningful flow of business aviation, particularly the western Connecticut / lower Hudson Valley corporate corridor and the secondary NYC market for operators based in Fairfield County.
The two runways at KDXR (8/26 4,422 ft, 17/35 3,128 ft) handle light, midsize, and most super-midsize jets comfortably; heavy and ultra-long-range jets with maximum payloads typically use KHPN (White Plains, 30 minutes south) for longer departures. Atlantic Aviation operates the FBO. Field elevation is 458 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are New England winter weather (snow, freezing rain), summer thunderstorms, and the proximity to the busy NYC class B airspace structure that shapes departure routings. KDXR's structural appeal is geography — Fairfield County corporate offices (GE Wealth Management, Hubbell, IMS Health, Pitney Bowes-historical, ASML US) are within 15–30 minutes by car. Ground time to Greenwich is 30; downtown Stamford is 30–35; Manhattan via the Saw Mill / Major Deegan is 60–90.
Frequently asked questions about Danbury Municipal Airport
What is KDXR airport?+
KDXR is the ICAO code for Danbury Municipal Airport (IATA DXR), located in Danbury, CT.
What does DXR stand for?+
DXR is the IATA code for Danbury Municipal Airport (ICAO KDXR) in Danbury, CT.
Where is Danbury Municipal Airport?+
Danbury Municipal Airport is located in Danbury, CT.
Does Danbury Municipal Airport have commercial airline service?+
No — Danbury Municipal Airport does not receive scheduled airline flights. It primarily serves general aviation, private charter, and corporate operators.
How long is the runway at Danbury Municipal Airport?+
The longest runway at Danbury Municipal Airport measures 4,421 ft (1,348 m).
What is the elevation of Danbury Municipal Airport?+
Danbury Municipal Airport sits at 458 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Danbury Municipal Airport in?+
Danbury Municipal Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Danbury Municipal Airport?+
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