Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, CT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) is a regional airport serving Danbury, CT at 458 ft. KDXR reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 17, 26, 35), longest 4,421 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KDXR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the southeast (140°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 30.03 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KDXR 130653Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN070 19/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01890167
Current pilot readout for KDXR
KDXR is currently VFR with winds from 140° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 900 ft (field elevation 458 ft). KDXR does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBDR, about 20 nm away.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KDXR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17FAV | 3,135 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 08 | 4,421 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 26 | 4,421 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 35 | 3,135 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KDXR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, CT: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KDXR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KDXR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0257/FL310/TP BCS3/TB MOD CHOP
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0257Reported at 02:57 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL270030/TM 0200/FL265/TP E75L/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABV
BDL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDL270030Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0200Reported at 02:00 UTC.FL265Altitude: 26,500 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURC 200-255 SMOOTH ABVRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB130008/TM 0151/FL040/TP B737/SK BASE 050/RM DURD RY 19
ALB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB130008Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0151Reported at 01:51 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BASE 050Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 19Remarks.Show raw report
POU UA /OV PWL210010/TM 0118/FL070/TP C25A/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD 170-080
POU UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PWL210010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0118Reported at 01:18 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURD 170-080Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KDXR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KDXR reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 26
- 36%
- 17
- 22%
- 35
- 21%
- 08
- 21%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KDXR
- IATA
- DXR
- FAA LID
- DXR
- City
- Danbury
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 458 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.3717, -73.4822
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,421 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBDR
- ATIS
- 127.75 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 127.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.4 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 52m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KDXR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KDXR reported VFR conditions during about 77.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 25.2% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.6 | 10.4 | 8.2 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 77.0 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 78.5 | 9.9 | 7.8 | 3.8 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 10.7 | 8.0 | 2.9 |
| May | 73.8 | 12.0 | 9.7 | 4.5 |
| Jun | 77.0 | 12.1 | 7.5 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 80.0 | 12.4 | 5.4 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 81.1 | 11.9 | 5.3 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 77.1 | 12.5 | 6.9 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 74.4 | 14.4 | 8.0 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 80.5 | 10.9 | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 72.4 | 12.2 | 9.8 | 5.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.4 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.2 kt |
| Jun | 4.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.1 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 4.0 kt |
| Oct | 4.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KDXR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, CT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KDXR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KDXR?+
KDXR has 4 runways: 08, 17, 26, 35; the longest is 4,421 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KDXR report its own weather?+
Yes. Danbury Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KDXR have a TAF?+
No. KDXR does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBDR, about 20 nm away.
Does KDXR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KDXR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KDXR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KDXR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Danbury Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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