Essex County Airport (CDW)

Caldwell, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KCDW

IATA

CDW

Elevation

173 ft

Region

US-NJ

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KCDW

Local Code: CDW

Location: 40.875198° N, -74.281403° E

Continent: North America

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
Terminal arrivals and departures are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service and IATA codes.

What Travelers Say

Rate this airport:

--/5 (0 ratings)

Have more to share? Submit a detailed tip

Share Your Tip

Help fellow travelers by sharing your experience at Essex County Airport. Tips are reviewed before publishing.

Online Reviews Summary

Travelers and pilots generally have a positive sentiment about Essex County Airport (KCDW/CDW) in Caldwell, US, often describing it as a charming and well-maintained general aviation facility. Many appreciate its convenience as a reliever airport for the New York/New Jersey region, offering a less congested alternative for flights in the area. The primary Fixed Base Operator (FBO), Air Bound Aviation, receives high praise for its services and amenities.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional FBO Services: Air Bound Aviation is consistently highlighted for its friendly and prompt staff, quick aircraft turns, and overall professional customer service.
Comfortable Facilities: The FBO offers a plush and comfortable pilot lounge, a conference room, WSI weather access in the flight planning room, and complimentary coffee. The restrooms are noted for their cleanliness.
Convenient Location and Accessibility: The airport is easily accessible from major highways (23, 46, 80, 280, 287) and offers public transportation via bus to and from the Port Authority Building in NYC. It's seen as a strategic and often cheaper option for accessing the NYC area compared to larger, busier airports.
Good Flight Training Options: KCDW is home to several flight schools, with some reviewers praising the professional instructors and structured programs, contributing to quality instruction.
Comprehensive Parking and Hangar Options: The airport provides ample outdoor tie-downs and ten T-hangar buildings for aircraft storage. On-site parking for visitors is also available.

Common Complaints

Flight School Availability Challenges: Some students report difficulties with aircraft availability at certain flight schools, leading to scheduling conflicts and potential delays in training due to an imbalance between students and available planes.
Cost of Fees: While often waived with fuel purchases, ramp and overnight parking fees can be perceived as "not cheap" by some pilots, though acknowledged as part of operating near the New York metropolitan area.
Limited Food Service Quality: One review mentioned that food services (likely catering through the FBO) could be improved, with occasional issues of meals arriving cold.
Noise Concerns: As an airport located within a residential area, noise abatement procedures are in effect 24 hours a day, and local operations are suspended during specific overnight hours (11 PM - 7 AM Monday-Saturday, 11 PM - 10 AM Sunday) to mitigate community impact.
Specific Flight School Dissatisfaction: One recent review warned against a particular, unnamed flight school at KCDW, citing issues with unprofessional management, outdated aircraft avionics (lacking IFR GPS for RNAV approaches), and inadequate facilities for ground lessons.

Overall, Essex County Airport is well-regarded by the general aviation community for its excellent FBO services and convenient access to the New York City area. While flight school experiences can vary, the airport maintains a reputation as a welcoming and well-equipped facility for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, with the main points of concern being the cost of some services and noise considerations for the surrounding community.

Last updated: 51 days ago

AI-Generated: Compiled from publicly available reviews. May not be current or accurate.

Community Tips

No community tips yet for Essex County Airport.

Be the first to share a helpful tip for fellow travelers!

Community Content: Tips are submitted by travelers and reviewed before publishing.

Current Weather Conditions

Loading weather data...

Airport Routes

Popular Flight Routes

Routes Not Available: Flight routes are only available for airports with scheduled commercial service. Essex County Airport is classified as a small airport without scheduled service.

0 destinations displayed

Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
Route Data Not Loaded Get fresh route data for Essex County Airport from FlightAware API Last updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago This will fetch real-time data including recent departures and scheduled flights

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04/22`	4553 ft	80 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`10/28`	3721 ft	75 ft	ASPH-G	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	NEW YORK APP	`127.6 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`135.5 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`121.1 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`119.8 MHz`
DEP	NEW YORK DEP	`119.2 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.9 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`119.8 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

Detailed ground transportation information for Essex County Airport is being prepared. This includes information about taxis, rental cars, and public transportation options.

Taxis

Taxis are typically available outside arrival terminals at most airports.

Rental Cars

Major rental car companies typically have counters at airports with commercial service.

Public Transportation

Many airports offer bus or train connections to nearby city centers.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.

External Links & Resources

Official Resources

Official Website Wikipedia Live Flights (FlightAware)

Explore Nearby (Google Maps)

Tourist Attractions View
Hotels View
Restaurants View
Car Rentals View

External links open in a new tab. We are not affiliated with these services.