Backus Hospital HeliportPrivate
CT93 · Norwich, CT · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:15 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 06:48 PM | 22:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:15 PM | 23:15Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 42 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ORW 110.00 · GON 110.85 · HFD 114.90 · +4
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORW · Norwich | VOR/DME | 110.00 · 37X | Low | r272° / 4.2 NM |
| GON · Groton | VOR/DME | 110.85 · 45Y | Terminal | r006° / 12.8 NM |
| HFD · Hartford | VOR/DME | 114.90 · 96X | Low | r119° / 21.3 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR/DME | 117.40 · 121X | High | r218° / 27.2 NM |
| MAD · Madison | VOR/DME | 110.40 · 41X | Low | r076° / 30.3 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VOR/DME | 115.60 · 103X | High | r264° / 31.6 NM |
| SEY · Sandy Point | VOR/DME | 117.80 · 125X | Low | r329° / 32.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CT93 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- CT93
- Coordinates
- 41.5424, -72.0910
- Elevation
- 109 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 1 NNW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
Lighting
- AND FLOOD LGTS.
Contact
- X 3220
Nearby airports
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About CT93
Backus Hospital (CT93) is a heliport in Norwich, CT, at 109 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 42 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CT93, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CT93 have a control tower?
No. Backus Hospital is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at CT93?
Backus Hospital has 1 runway; the longest is 42 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CT93?
Backus Hospital is in Norwich, CT, at an elevation of 109 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5424, -72.0910.
More about CT93
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 CT93 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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