{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Airport", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "addressCountry": "United States of America", "addressLocality": "Danbury" }, "airlines": [ "American Airlines" ], "amenityFeature": [ { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "45 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time", "value": "90 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "International to International Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" }, { "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification", "name": "Interline Connection Time", "value": "120 minutes" } ], "city": "Danbury", "code": "DXR", "connection_tips": "Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) is a premier general aviation and corporate reliever facility serving the high-tech and financial corridors of Fairfield County, Connecticut. For travelers connecting through DXR, the most important tip is to understand its role as a purely private and charter node; there are currently no scheduled commercial airline services at this field. For most visitors, the primary commercial 'connection' to the region is made by flying into Westchester County Airport (HPN), located about 30 miles to the south, or Bradley International (BDL), and then completing the journey via rental car. If you are flying privately into DXR, the airport is exceptionally convenient, located just three miles from downtown Danbury and directly adjacent to the Danbury Fair Mall.\n\nGround transportation requires advance coordination; there is no dedicated taxi rank at the terminal. You should pre-arrange a pickup with a local taxi provider or coordinate a rental car delivery through one of the three on-site FBOs: Reliant Air, Business Aircraft Center, or Executive Air Service. A vital connection tip for those heading to New York City is the proximity to the Danbury Metro-North station, which is a 10-minute taxi ride away and offers a reliable (though multi-stop) link to Grand Central Terminal.\n\nThe terminal features professional pilot's lounges with Wi-Fi and restrooms. Because the airport is situated in a high-density suburban area with complex terrain, pilots should be particularly mindful of noise abatement procedures and the 4,422-foot primary runway (8/26). For business travelers visiting the local corporate headquarters, DXR offers an exceptionally professional and low-traffic entry point that avoids the congestion of New York's major hubs.", "country": "United States of America", "flag_url": "https://flagcdn.com/w320/us.png", "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "frequent_traveler_tip": [ "Check ahead for limited amenities and operating hours.", "Danbury Municipal is a busy general aviation airport.", "It serves corporate, training, and air taxi traffic.", "Expect active ramps and a complex taxiway layout.", "Use nearby commercial airports for airline connections." ], "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Danbury+Municipal+Airport", "google_maps_reviews": { "rating": 0.0, "recent_reviews": [], "total_reviews": 0 }, "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=USD", "iataCode": "DXR", "icao": "KDXR", "international": false, "last_modified": "June 2026", "last_updated": "2026-03-30", "latitude": 41.371656, "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.", "longitude": -73.482227, "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45, "mct_domestic_to_international": 90, "mct_interline": 120, "mct_international_to_domestic": 90, "mct_international_to_international": 120, "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.", "name": "Danbury Municipal Airport", "region": "North America", "related_airports": [ { "code": "ATL", "name": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International" }, { "code": "OXC", "name": "Waterbury Oxford Airport" } ], "terminal_info": "Danbury Municipal Airport (KDXR) operates as a public-use general aviation and commercial reliever airport serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, covering 248 acres with two intersecting asphalt runways positioned three miles southwest of Danbury's central business district. The primary instrument runway 8/26 measures 4,422 \u00d7 150 feet with medium-intensity edge lighting, while crosswind runway 17/35 spans 3,135 \u00d7 100 feet, supported by parallel taxiways and an air traffic control tower operating daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM local time with full-length taxiway systems providing access to all quadrants of the field.\n\nThe airport hosts multiple fixed-base operators including Business Aircraft Center, Executive Air Service, and Reliant Air, providing comprehensive services encompassing fuel (100LL and Jet A), aircraft maintenance, hangar storage, and professional flight training for both fixed-wing and rotorcraft operations across 209 based aircraft including 169 single-engine, 23 multi-engine, 10 jet aircraft, and 7 helicopters. With 53,524 annual aircraft operations (53% transient general aviation, 43% local general aviation, 3% air taxi, 1% military), DXR serves as a crucial regional reliever facility within the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.\n\nStrategically positioned to alleviate congestion at larger facilities like Westchester County Airport, Danbury Municipal functions as a premier business aviation hub for the Greater Danbury area, supporting corporate travel, flight training, and general aviation needs with professional-grade infrastructure and services. The airport's configuration with intersecting runways and multiple FBO options provides operational flexibility for diverse aircraft types while maintaining its essential role in Connecticut's aviation infrastructure and regional economic development through efficient access to the New York metropolitan area.", "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/KDXR/Danbury-Municipal-Airport" }