Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5CT5
- Coordinates
- 41.6323, -73.2162
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- BOSTON (ZBW)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/03
- Distance from city
- 1 W
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:44 AM | 08:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:19 AM | 09:19Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
Plan a flight from 5CT5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWL · Pawling | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r127° / 19.1 NM |
| HVN · New Haven | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r339° / 26.7 NM |
| CMK · Carmel | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r050° / 26.8 NM |
| IGN · Kingston | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r106° / 27.3 NM |
| BDR · Bridgeport | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r004° / 28.6 NM |
| BDL · Bradley | VORTAC | 109.00 | r246° / 30 NM |
| HFD · Hartford | VOR-DME | 114.90 | r282° / 30 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5CT5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD DALGT VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC YANKEE APCH AT 860-386-3597
Nearby airports
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 5CT5 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.
About 5CT5
Thomson Field (5CT5) is an airport in Bethlehem, CT, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5CT5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5CT5 have a control tower?
No. Thomson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5CT5?
Thomson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5CT5?
Thomson Field is in Bethlehem, CT, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.6323, -73.2162.
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