| Position | Callsign | Radio Name | Frequency | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Control | DXR_GND | Danbury Ground | 128.600 | |
| Local Control | DXR_TWR | Danbury Tower | 119.400 | 14 |
| ATIS | KDXR_ATIS | 127.750 |
New York ARTCC
Standard Operating Procedure — Danbury ATCT
Rev. 3 — Revised: 2026-01-12
Area at a glance
| KDXR | Danbury | D |
- Purpose
- This document prescribes the procedures to be utilized for providing air traffic control services at the Danbury Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). The procedures described herein are supplemental to the New York ARTCC Standard Operating Procedures and FAA Order JO 7110.65.
- Distribution
- This order is distributed to all New York ARTCC personnel.
- Procedural Deviations
- Exceptional or unusual requirements may dictate procedural deviations or supplementary procedures to this order. A situation may arise that is not adequately covered herein; in such an event use good judgment to adequately resolve the problem.
Operational Positions
| Sector | Callsign | Frequency | Identifier | Combined Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaGuardia Departure | LGA_DEP | 120.400 | 1L | Primary Departure |
| HAARP | LGA_V_APP | 120.800 | 1V | Primary Approach (LGA_APP when combined) |
| Final Vector | LGA_F_APP | 134.900 | 1F | 1V |
| NYACK | LGA_Y_DEP | 120.550 | 1Y | 1X (1L if NOBBI is not covered) |
| EMPYR | LGA_D_APP | 127.300 | 1D | 1V |
| NOBBI | LGA_X_APP | 126.400 | 1X | 1V |
| Sector | Callsign | Frequency | Identifier | Combined Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Vector | JFK_A_APP | 132.400 | 2A | 2K |
| CAMRN | JFK_G_APP | 128.125 | 2G | 2K |
| Kennedy Departure | JFK_DEP | 135.900 | 2J | Primary Departure |
| ROBER | JFK_K_APP | 125.700 | 2K | Primary Approach (JFK_APP when combined) |
| Kennedy Satellite | JFK_M_APP | 118.400 | 2M | 2K |
| Sector | Callsign | Frequency | Identifier | Combined Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton | ISP_N_APP | 120.050 | 3N | Primary TRACON (ISP_APP if combined) |
| Islip | ISP_H_APP | 134.550 | 3H | 3N |
| SEALL | ISP_R_APP | 133.100 | 3R | 3N |
| VIKKY | ISP_O_APP | 128.625 | 3O | 3N |
| LOVES | ISP_Z_APP | 124.075 | 3Z | 3N |
| BEADS Low | ISP_I_APP | 118.950 | 3I | 3N |
| BEADS High | ISP_B_APP | 125.975 | 3B | 3N |
| Sector | Callsign | Frequency | Identifier | Combined Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Departure | EWR_DEP | 119.200 | 4N | Primary Departure |
| Yardley | EWR_P_APP | 128.550 | 4P | Primary Approach (EWR_APP when combined) |
| Final Vector 22 | EWR_M_APP | 125.500 | 4M | 4P |
| Final Vector 4 | EWR_Q_APP | 125.500 | 4Q | 4P |
| North Arrival | EWR_A_APP | 120.150 | 4A | 4P |
| MUGZY | EWR_U_APP | 127.600 | 4U | 4P |
| ZEEBO | EWR_S_APP | 123.775 | 4S | 4U |
| METRO | EWR_H_APP | 132.800 | 4H | 4U |
| Sector | Callsign | Frequency | Identifier | Combined Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | NY_LE_DEP | 126.800 | 5E | 5W |
| West | NY_LW_DEP | 120.850 | 5W | Primary TRACON (NY_L_APP when combined and covering Catskill) |
| North | NY_LN_DEP | 118.175 | 5T | 5W |
| South | NY_LS_DEP | 124.750 | 5S | 5W |
| Catskill | SWF_APP | 132.750 | 5H | 5W |
ATCT
Clearance Delivery
| Exit Gate | Exit | Radial |
|---|---|---|
| North | SAX | |
| COATE | SAX 311 / HUO 207 | |
| NEION | LGA 322 | |
| HAAYS | HUO 145 | |
| GAYEL | DPK 320 | |
| East | GREKI | CMK 057 |
| MERIT | LGA 055 | |
| BAAYS | BDR 054 | |
| CMK | ||
| BDR | ||
| South | DIXIE | JFK 221 |
| WHITE | JFK 221 | |
| SHIPP | JFK 139 | |
| WAVEY | JFK 136 | |
| West | SBJ | |
| BIGGY | SBJ 237 | |
| LANNA | PTW 059 / SBJ 274 | |
| PARKE | BWZ 250 | |
| ELIOT | SAX 252 | |
| NEWEL | SAX 264 | |
| ZIMMZ | SAX 250 |
| Position | Frequency |
|---|---|
| NOBBI | 126.400 |
| HAARP | 120.800 |
| New York Center (Sector 56) | 125.325 |
| LGA Departure | 120.400 |
The table on the right lists the common frequencies used as departure frequency. The first available controller in this list should be handling departures.
Note that this table only serves as a guide. The actual departure frequency has to be determined based on coordination with the other online controllers.
If there is no other controller online that would accept departures from DXR, advise the pilot that Departure is offline.| Airway | Join |
|---|---|
| L454/L455/L457/L459 | WAVEY OWENZ .. |
| J6 | PARKE J6 |
| J37 | GREKI ALB J37 |
| J42 | MERIT HFD J42 |
| J48 | LANNA J48 |
| J60 | NEWEL J60 |
| J63 | HAAYS HUO Q812 |
| J64 | NEWEL J60 DANNR RAV J64 |
| J70 | SAX LVZ J70 |
| J79 | East: BDR HOFFI J79 South: WHITE Q409 VILLS J79 |
| J95 | GAYEL J95 |
| J106 | SAX LVZ J106 |
| J146 | PARKE FJC J146 |
| J174 | WAVEY EMJAY J174 |
| J222 | GREKI J222 |
| J223 | NEION J223 |
| J225 | BDR RAALF J225 |
| J584 | SAX LVZ FQM J584 |
| Q42 | ZIMMZ Q42 |
| Q75 | North: GREKI Q75 South: BIGGY Q75 |
| Q409 | WHITE Q409 |
| Q436 | COATE Q436 |
| Q480 | ZIMMZ SPOTZ Q480 |
| Filed Exit | From KLGA |
|---|---|
| ARD | BIGGY |
| BOUND | WAVEY |
| CCC | DPK |
| COL | WHITE |
| ETX | PARKE |
| FJC | PARKE |
| GEDIC | WAVEY GEDIC |
| HFD | MERIT HFD |
| HOFFI | BDR HOFFI |
| HTO | BDR HOFFI HTO |
| HUO | HAAYS |
| IGN | GREKI |
| JOANI | WHITE |
| LAURN | WHITE |
| MARIO | MERIT |
| NEWES | MERIT |
| OWENZ | WAVEY OWENZ |
| PACER | MERIT |
| PNE | BIGGY PNE |
| PUT | MERIT |
| RAALF | MERIT |
| RBV | West: BIGGY South: WHITE |
| STW | SAX |
The initial altitude for IFR departures is 3,000'. There are no SIDs at DXR.
All DXR IFR departures must be cleared via CMK, regardless of their exit.
- Runway 8 departures should be instructed to "turn left direct CMK". Runway 26 and 35 departures should be instructed to "proceed direct CMK".
- Departures joining an airway at CMK should be cleared on their route after reaching CMK.
PHRASEOLOGY
CLEARED TO (DESTINATION). PROCEED DIRECT/TURN LEFT DIRECT (FIX), (ROUTE)...
CLEARED TO (DESTINATION). PROCEED DIRECT/TURN LEFT DIRECT (FIX), (ROUTE)...
EXAMPLE
"N825BT, cleared to Caldwell Airport. Turn left direct CMK VOR, then as filed..."
- Departures routed via another fix/exit after CMK should be told to expect radar vectors to the appropriate exit after reaching CMK.
PHRASEOLOGY
CLEARED TO (DESTINATION). PROCEED DIRECT/TURN LEFT DIRECT (FIX), RADAR VECTORS (EXIT)...
CLEARED TO (DESTINATION). PROCEED DIRECT/TURN LEFT DIRECT (FIX), RADAR VECTORS (EXIT)...
EXAMPLE
"N825BT, cleared to Chicago Executive Airport. Proceed direct CMK VOR, radar vectors COATE, then as filed..."
DXR is located inside the Danbury Class Delta Airspace.
VFR aircraft are NOT required to obtain a clearance before departing, but may request flight following.
Issue the following instructions to aircraft requesting flight following on the ground:
- Departure control frequency in use.
- Squawk code.
Ground Control
Departure Sequencing
Aircraft should be sequenced to depart in the following order:
- By alternating gate.
- If not the above, then by alternating exit fix.
- If not the above, then by aircraft performance, fastest to slowest.
Intersection Departures
Intersection departures are not authorized at DXR.
Local Control
Releases
Releases from Danbury must be requested for each individual aircraft unless otherwise coordinated with N90.
Radar and Airspace
Danbury ATCT has a TDW but is NOT Limited Radar Approach Control certified.
- This tower shall NOT radar identify departing IFR aircraft and shall instruct departing aircraft to contact Departure Control once they appear to be clear of any traffic. It is imperative that Local Control observe departing traffic turning towards the assigned climb, heading, or visual reporting point before handing off.
Runway 17 is the designated calm wind runway when weather conditions permit. The runway must be clear and dry with braking action reported as good prior to use.
Runway 17 may not be used for IFR departures. Runway 35 may only be used for IFR departures being cleared using Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA).
Use other runways when required for traffic (including at pilot request) and other conditions, or as defined in the Runway Use Program below:
| Wind Speed | Direction (Magnetic) | Depart | Land |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | Any | 17 | 17 |
| 5+ | 082-124 | 17 / 08 | 17 / 08 |
| 124-214 | 17 | 17 | |
| 214-264 | 17 / 26 | 17 / 26 |
Because they are issued "direct CMK" in their IFR clearance, IFR departures should be expected to proceed direct CMK on departure.
No additional phraseology is required for runway 8 or 26 departures.
PHRASEOLOGY
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF
EXAMPLE
"N825BT, runway 8, cleared for takeoff."
IFR departures from runway 35 should, after coordination with N90, be issued VCOA departure instructions. The published VCOA visibility is 3 miles:
PHRASEOLOGY
DEPART VIA THE (AIRPORT NAME)(RUNWAY NUMBER) OBSTACLE DEPARTURE PROCEDURE. REMAIN WITHIN (NUMBER OF MILES) OF THE (AIRPORT NAME) DURING VISUAL CLIMB
DEPART VIA THE (AIRPORT NAME)(RUNWAY NUMBER) OBSTACLE DEPARTURE PROCEDURE. REMAIN WITHIN (NUMBER OF MILES) OF THE (AIRPORT NAME) DURING VISUAL CLIMB
EXAMPLE
"N825BT, depart via the Danbury Runway 35 obstacle departure procedure. Remain within 3 miles of the Danbury Airport during visual climb. Runway 35, cleared for takeoff."
IFR missed approaches should be instructed to fly the published missed approach.
Aircraft cleared on a visual approach, and VFR aircraft, should be instructed to enter the traffic pattern.
PHRASEOLOGY
GO AROUND. MAKE LEFT/RIGHT CLOSED TRAFFIC.
GO AROUND. MAKE LEFT/RIGHT CLOSED TRAFFIC.
The pattern direction for all runways is left. Use nonstandard pattern directions when operationally beneficial.
TRACON
TRACON services for Danbury Airport are provided by New York TRACON (N90).