Airport information
- FAA LID
- CT09
- Coordinates
- 41.8029, -72.3917
- Elevation
- 793 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15W
- 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
- 1961/11
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 04:40 AM | 08:40Z |
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | 09:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from CT09
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,360 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 20 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,360 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HFD · Hartford | VOR-DME | 114.90 | r049° / 12 NM |
| BDL · Bradley | VORTAC | 109.00 | r136° / 15.7 NM |
| ORW · Norwich | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r324° / 23 NM |
| CEF · Westover | VORTAC | 114.00 | r180° / 24.4 NM |
| BAF · Barnes | VORTAC | 113.00 | r160° / 26 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR-DME | 117.40 | r264° / 26.1 NM |
| GON · Groton | VOR-DME | 110.85 | r346° / 32.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CT09. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FAR 157.
- 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 CT09 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 CT09
Heckler Field (CT09) is an airport in Coventry, CT, at 793 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,360 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CT09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CT09 have a control tower?
No. Heckler Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CT09?
Heckler Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,360 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CT09?
Heckler Field is in Coventry, CT, at an elevation of 793 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.8029, -72.3917.
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