Airport information
- FAA LID
- CT52
- Coordinates
- 41.3682, -73.2912
- Elevation
- 610 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14W
- Sectional chart
- NEW YORK
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- NEW YORK (ZNY)
- Flight service (FSS)
- BRIDGEPORT
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1961/08
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
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 | 04:46 AM | 08:46Z |
| Sunrise | 05:20 AM | 09:20Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
Plan a flight from CT52
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy N at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,000 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 70 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMK · Carmel | VOR-DME | 116.60 | r080° / 14.1 NM |
| BDR · Bridgeport | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r341° / 14.6 NM |
| HVN · New Haven | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r302° / 19.4 NM |
| MAD · Madison | VOR-DME | 110.40 | r290° / 27.2 NM |
| PWL · Pawling | VOR-DME | 114.30 | r162° / 27.8 NM |
| IGN · Kingston | VOR-DME | 117.60 | r139° / 29.8 NM |
| CCC · Calverton | VOR-DME | 117.20 | r333° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for CT52. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2449.
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 CT52 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 CT52
Flying Ridge Airstrip (CT52) is an airport in Newtown, CT, at 610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for CT52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does CT52 have a control tower?
No. Flying Ridge Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at CT52?
Flying Ridge Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is CT52?
Flying Ridge Airstrip is in Newtown, CT, at an elevation of 610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3682, -73.2912.
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