Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Waterbury Oxford Airport in Oxford, CT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Oxford, CT at 726 ft. KOXC reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (18, 36) — longest 5,800 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 KOXC 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 south-southeast (160°) at 10 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 900 ft, broken clouds at 1,300 ft, overcast at 4,600 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 900 ft.
SPECI KOXC 290304Z AUTO 16010G19KT 10SM BKN009 BKN013 OVC046 22/21 A2967 RMK AO2 CIG 008V012 $
What changed at KOXC?
Since the 0256Z (10:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from MVFR to IFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 1,500 ft to 900 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KOXC
KOXC is currently IFR with winds from 160° at 10 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 18, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 726 ft). KOXC does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBDR, about 19 nm away.
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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 KOXC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 5,800 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 2 kt left (g4) |
| 36 | 5,800 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 2 kt right (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 900 ft.
KOXC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Waterbury Oxford Airport in Oxford, 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 KOXC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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 KOXC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0313/FL025/TP A320/SK BKN025/RM DURD RY 24
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0313Reported at 03:13 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 24Remarks.Show raw report
BDL UA /OV BDL/TM 0305/FL020/TP C25B/SK BKN020/RM DURD RY 15
BDL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BDLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0305Reported at 03:05 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK BKN020Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY 15Remarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0302/FL003/TP A320/TB SMOOTH /RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 19 ALB
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0302Reported at 03:02 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP A320Aircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM BRAKING ACTION GOOD RWY 1…Remarks.Show raw report
LGA UA /OV KLGA090005/TM 0158/FL050/TP B738/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC
LGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLGA090005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0158Reported at 01:58 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB340010/TM 0155/FL030/TP A319/TB LGT-MOD
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALB340010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MODTurbulence: light to moderate.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV KTEB010005/TM 0150/FL015/TP GL5T/SK OVC015/RM ON APPROACH RWY 19
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTEB010005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0150Reported at 01:50 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP GL5TAircraft type reporting.SK OVC015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ON APPROACH RWY 19Remarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOXC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOXC reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 57 observations, with 20 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
- 18
- 51%
- 36
- 49%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- KOXC
- IATA
- OXC
- FAA LID
- OXC
- City
- Oxford
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 726 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.4786, -73.1352
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBDR
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.975 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 22m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Quaker Farms RC Flyers - Quaker Farms Rd — Oxford, CT · 3 mi
- Fairfield League of Yankee Rcers - Southbury Field — Southbury, CT · 8 mi
- Good Hill Giant Scale R/C Flyers - Good Hill Farm Airport — Roxbury, CT · 8 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOXC reported VFR conditions during about 73.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 224 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.8 kt, calm 17.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.7 | 10.1 | 6.3 | 8.9 |
| Feb | 74.7 | 9.1 | 7.2 | 9.1 |
| Mar | 76.5 | 9.6 | 6.2 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 76.2 | 9.5 | 6.4 | 7.9 |
| May | 70.8 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 11.8 |
| Jun | 72.3 | 11.5 | 7.0 | 9.2 |
| Jul | 74.3 | 12.0 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| Aug | 76.2 | 11.6 | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 74.7 | 11.4 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Oct | 72.2 | 12.1 | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 78.7 | 9.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 70.6 | 10.8 | 7.6 | 11.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.3 kt |
| Feb | 6.6 kt |
| Mar | 7.3 kt |
| Apr | 7.0 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 5.0 kt |
| Oct | 5.6 kt |
| Nov | 6.1 kt |
| Dec | 6.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOXC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Waterbury Oxford Airport in Oxford, CT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOXC weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOXC?+
KOXC has 2 runways — 18, 36; the longest is 5,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOXC report its own weather?+
Yes — Waterbury Oxford Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOXC have a TAF?+
No — KOXC does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBDR, about 19 nm away.
Does KOXC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOXC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOXC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOXC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC) 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 Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Waterbury Oxford Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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