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Weather Briefing
VFRDanbury Municipal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 11,000 feet and 8 SM visibility. Note: This observation is 1 hours old and conditions may have changed.
Wind Analysis
Winds are calm, presenting no crosswind concerns for any runway.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 8 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 11,000 ft.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 22°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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| 08/26 | 4,422 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 69° |
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69° angle
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| 17/35 | 3,135 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 153° |
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153° angle
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Weather Statistics - KDXR
8,381 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Danbury Municipal Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 72.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.2 knots. Calm conditions occur 26.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -23°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, November.
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Statistics computed from 8,381 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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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.
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