Airports / Connecticut / OXC
Waterbury Oxford Airport.
Oxford, Connecticut · 726 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
33 ratings
0
Operators based
726
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 7
Connecticut airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 33 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated CT fields.
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Waterbury Oxford Airport (KOXC / OXC) sits in Oxford, Connecticut, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 726 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
OXC has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR, 17 nm), Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN, 17 nm), and Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR, 19 nm). OXC offers a single 5,800-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of OXC vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from OXC, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KOXC. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Clay Lacy Waterbury-Oxford FBO
Pro listing
Full-service FBO and hangar complex, serving Connecticut and the Northeast.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200
- Unicom 130.975
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +3 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Atlantic Aviation Oxford
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in the Constitution State which is rich in history, Atlantic Aviation OXC is where you want to be. Whether you base your operations here or you want to take in all the sights the nearby State Parks and Forests have to offer, our friendly staff always goes the extra mile. Let us show you everything we have to offer, from our spacious hangars to our cozy facilities.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +22 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KOXC
IATA
OXC
FAA / Local
OXC
Elevation
726 ft
Coordinates
41.4786° N · 73.1352° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CT fields
state range 9–726 ft
At 726 ft, OXC sits higher than 89% of the 9 Connecticut fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,800 ft
- 18/365,800 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,800 ft
OXC's 5,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmDXRDanbury Municipal AirportDanbury
- 17nmHVNTweed New Haven AirportNew Haven
- 19nmBDRIgor I Sikorsky Memorial AirportBridgeport
- 27nmHFDHartford Brainard AirportHartford
- 34nmBDLBradley International AirportHartford
- 35nmPOUDutchess County AirportPoughkeepsie
Location
Open the full mapKOXC · Waterbury Oxford Airport · Oxford, CT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OXC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 250 nm | 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 662 nm | 1h 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 709 nm | 2h 3m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 953 nm | 2h 37m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,006 nm | 2h 44m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,242 nm | 3h 17m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,288 nm | 3h 24m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,365 nm | 3h 34m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OXC?
- Waterbury Oxford Airport's longest paved runway is 5,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OXC?
- Waterbury Oxford Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,800 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Waterbury Oxford Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve OXC: Clay Lacy Waterbury-Oxford FBO and Atlantic Aviation Oxford. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to OXC?
- The closest alternate is Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR), about 17 nm away, followed by Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OXC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 59m (250 nm), Chicago about 1h 56m (662 nm), Nashville about 2h 3m (709 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.