Gager Airport (CT36) — Bozrah's Private Airstrip in New London County
Gager Airport, designated CT36 by the FAA, is a privately owned general aviation airstrip in Bozrah, Connecticut, a small rural town in northwestern New London County. Bozrah sits at the junction of New London and Norwich's metropolitan influence and the unspoiled woodlands of the Connecticut eastern uplands, giving CT36 a backcountry character that distinguishes it from the more developed airports nearer to the Connecticut shoreline. Registered with the Connecticut Airport Authority and regulated by the FAA New England Region, Gager Airport serves personal aviation needs in a part of Connecticut where public airports are relatively scarce, making private strips like this one important infrastructure for local pilots.
New London County's aviation landscape is dominated by Groton-New London Airport (GON) on the coast, but the inland communities of Bozrah, Montville, and Lebanon rely on private and smaller general aviation facilities for accessible flying. CT36's location in Bozrah's agricultural and woodland setting provides a quiet base for local flying without the military air traffic that can affect operations near Naval Submarine Base New London to the southeast. The FAA New England Region coordinates airspace in this part of eastern Connecticut with consideration for the submarine base's operations and the associated restricted airspace that affects some of the region's general aviation activity.
What is the FAA designator for Gager Airport?
Gager Airport carries the FAA designator CT36. It is a private-use facility in Bozrah, Connecticut, registered with the Connecticut Airport Authority and regulated by the FAA New England Region.
Where is Bozrah, Connecticut?
Bozrah is a small town in northwestern New London County, approximately 5 miles west of Norwich and 25 miles north of the Connecticut coastline near New London and Groton.
Is CT36 near any restricted airspace?
Gager Airport is within the general area of eastern Connecticut where Naval Submarine Base New London operations can affect airspace management. Pilots should review current sectional charts and NOTAMs for any applicable airspace restrictions before operating in the area.
What is the nearest public airport to Bozrah?
Groton-New London Airport (GON) is the nearest public-use general aviation airport, approximately 20 miles southeast of Bozrah in Groton. For inland alternative, Willimantic Airport is in the northeastern Connecticut area.
Gager Airport - Ct36 Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Bozrah, Connecticut.
| Name | Gager Airport - Ct36 |
| Address | Goshen Road, Bozrah CT 06334 Map |
| Phone | (203) 526-5948 |
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Map of Gager Airport - Ct36
Airports near Bozrah
Private Aviation in Bozrah and Eastern Connecticut
Bozrah, Connecticut is a quiet agricultural town accessible via Route 163 and Route 82, connecting to Norwich's urban core to the east and the Route 2 corridor to the west. For pilots using Gager Airport (CT36), prior permission from the owner is required, and all operations must be coordinated with awareness of the eastern Connecticut airspace that FAA New England Region TRACON manages from its Boston Center facility. The area's tall trees and gentle ridge terrain require careful obstacle clearance on departure and approach.
Eastern Connecticut offers unique cross-country flying opportunities, with Groton-New London Airport (GON), Windham Airport in Willimantic, and the private strips of New London County providing a network of aviation facilities for local pilots. The Connecticut Airport Authority's registry of private airstrips in New London County includes CT36 and several other private facilities in the region. Pilots based in the Norwich-Bozrah area benefit from the relatively uncongested airspace compared to the Hartford and New Haven metro areas, though awareness of the submarine base's operations near New London remains important for all eastern Connecticut general aviation pilots.