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CT86

Sanford Heliport

East Haddam, ConnecticutElevation 300 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 800 ft

H1
Dimensions
800 x 600 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sanford Heliport is in East Haddam, Connecticut. Field elevation 300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerROBERT S. THOMAS
Manager phone203-526-9526
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATACT86
SectionalNEW YORK
Center (ARTCC)BOSTON
Flight service (AFSS)BRIDGEPORT
RegionConnecticut
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.4340, -72.3940
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›50 FT TREES SURROUND.
›FOR CD CTC PROVIDENCE APCH AT 401-738-8945, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC BOSTON ARTCC AT 603-879-6859.
›PRVDD DAYLIGHT VISUAL FLIGHT RULE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗CT86 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does CT86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for CT86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does CT86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for CT86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at CT86?
CT86 sits at 300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for CT86?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.