Airport information
- FAA LID
- CT48
- Coordinates
- 41.4368, -71.9254
- Elevation
- 316 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
- 1977/04
- Distance from city
- 4 N
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 | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 00:59Z |
Plan a flight from CT48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORW · Norwich | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r169° / 7.9 NM |
| GON · Groton | VOR-DME | 110.85 | r056° / 8.6 NM |
| SEY · Sandy Point | VOR-DME | 117.80 | r331° / 22.6 NM |
| PVD · Providence | VORTAC | 115.60 | r246° / 28.2 NM |
| HFD · Hartford | VOR-DME | 114.90 | r126° / 30.5 NM |
| PUT · Putnam | VOR-DME | 117.40 | r201° / 31.4 NM |
| MAD · Madison | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r091° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CT48. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
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 CT48 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 CT48
Wychwood Field (CT48) is an airport in Mystic, CT, at 316 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CT48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CT48 have a control tower?
No. Wychwood Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CT48?
Wychwood Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CT48?
Wychwood Field is in Mystic, CT, at an elevation of 316 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4368, -71.9254.
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