Essex County charts & airport diagram
Essex County (CDW · KCDW) in Caldwell, NJ publishes 14 FAA charts, including 4 instrument approaches (RNAV (GPS), LOC). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Essex County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KCDW publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Essex County — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KCDW
Essex County has 4 published instrument approaches of 2 types (RNAV (GPS) and LOC). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; RNAV (GPS) gives the lowest minimums.
No published approach to runway 28: landing on that end in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.
Departures and arrivals
Essex County publishes 3 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KCDW
The FAA publishes 1 hot spot here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 Pilots taxiing to Rwy 28 northbound on Twy P should exercise caution at intersection of Twy P and Twy N due to close proximity to Rwy 28.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KCDW. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KCDW as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
All 14 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 4
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- A/FD Airport notices ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 4
- LOC LOC RWY 22 ↗ Rwy 22
Arrivals 4
- STAR WILKES-BARRE FIVE ↗
Minimums 2
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KCDW airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Essex County airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KCDW have an instrument approach?
Yes. Essex County has 4 published instrument approaches: RNAV (GPS), LOC. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KCDW?
Yes. The FAA publishes 1 hot spot at Essex County — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KCDW?
RNAV (GPS) to runway 04 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Essex County. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KCDW have SIDs and STARs?
Essex County publishes no SIDs and 3 arrivals (STARs). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KCDW
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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