Flying Ridge Airstrip Private

CT52 · Newtown, CT · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
610 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
14W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at CT52. Nearby reporting stations: KDXR (9 NM), KOXC (10 NM), KBDR (14 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:25 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:09 AM10:09Z
Sunrise06:36 AM10:36Z
Sunset06:58 PM22:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:25 PM23:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:25 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:58 PM → 05:36 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 180°base 270°final 000°45° entryNS

RWY NRIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
000° mag · 346° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 200 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the right downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY N
Approach obstacle
Trees, 70 ft, 0 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for CT52 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the CT52 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CMK 116.60 · BDR 108.80 · MAD 110.40 · +4
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CMK · Carmel VOR/DME 116.60 · 113X Low r080° / 14.1 NM
BDR · Bridgeport VOR/DME 108.80 · 25X Low r341° / 14.6 NM
MAD · Madison VOR/DME 110.40 · 41X Low r290° / 27.2 NM
PWL · Pawling VOR/DME 114.30 · 90X Low r162° / 27.8 NM
IGN · Kingston VOR/DME 117.60 · 123X Low r139° / 29.8 NM
CCC · Calverton VOR/DME 114.55 · 92Y Low r333° / 34.5 NM
DPK · Deer Park VOR/DME 117.70 · 124X Low r013° / 34.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CT52 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
CT52
Coordinates
41.3681, -73.2912
Elevation
610 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14W
Sectional chart
NEW YORK
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
NEW YORK (ZNY)
Flight service (FSS)
BRIDGEPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1961/08
Distance from city
3 SE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SANTO SILVESTRO
31 FATHER PETERS LN, NEW CANAAN, CT
203-943-6758
Manager
LYNDA SILVESTRO
31 FATHER PETERS LN, NEW CANAAN, CT
203-219-9601
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2449.

Nearby airports

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About CT52

Flying Ridge Airstrip (CT52) is an airport in Newtown, CT, at 610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CT52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does CT52 have a control tower?

No. Flying Ridge Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at CT52?

Flying Ridge Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is CT52?

Flying Ridge Airstrip is in Newtown, CT, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3681, -73.2912.

More about CT52

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open CT52 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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