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Airports / Connecticut / BDL
Large airport · BDL
Bradley International Airport.
Hartford, Connecticut · 173 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
6,983 ratings
0
Operators based
173
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hartford, ConnecticutELEV 173 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
6,983
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
173
Field elevation
feet above sea level
12
Nearest alternate
nm to HFD
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bradley International Airport, listed as KBDL / BDL, is a large commercial airport in Hartford, Connecticut. The field lies at an elevation of 173 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BDL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD, 12 nm), Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF, 13 nm), and Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF, 17 nm). BDL offers 2 runways, the longest 9,510-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BDL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as HFD and Hartford. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BDL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KBDL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Windsor Locks Bradley
Your FBO? Claim it, freeAtlantic Aviation BDL is located between Springfield, MA and Hartford, CT, and a convenient alternative to the hustle and bustle of New York area airports. We'll strive to provide you with the best customer service, with every detail anticipated, to make it easy for you to relax while we take care of all of your aircraft needs.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 hours
- Unicom 129.725
- Customs
- Conference room
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Bradley
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHartford is located halfway between New York City and Boston, features big city business with New England charm. The insurance and financial service industries are the driving force within the metro Hartford area. The downtown fabric of the Hartford /Springfield region comprises of stately office buildings and historic icons, surrounded by quaint New England country towns.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 131.875
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The spaces feel open, bright, and clean, with seating areas that actually accommodate the number of travelers passing through.”
Alfredo Schery5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security lines tend to move quickly thanks to well‑trained staff and a process that feels structured rather than chaotic.”
Alfredo Schery5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bradley International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBDL
IATA
BDL
FAA / Local
BDL
Elevation
173 ft
Coordinates
41.9386° N · 72.6880° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs CT fields
state range 9–726 ft
At 173 ft, BDL sits lower than 44% of the 9 Connecticut fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,510 ft
- 06/249,510 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15/336,847 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,510 ft
BDL's 9,510 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 12nmHFDHartford Brainard AirportHartford
- 13nmBAFWestfield-Barnes Regional AirportWestfield
- 17nmCEFWestover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve BaseChicopee
- 41nmORHWorcester Regional AirportWorcester
- 42nmHVNTweed New Haven AirportNew Haven
- 47nmGONGroton New London AirportGroton
Location
Open the full mapKBDL · Bradley International Airport · Hartford, CT
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BDL 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) | 282 nm | 1h 3m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 986 nm | 2h 42m |
| Miami (MIA) | 1,040 nm | 2h 49m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,269 nm | 3h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,318 nm | 3h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,394 nm | 3h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BDL?
- Bradley International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,510 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 BDL?
- Bradley International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,510 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bradley International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve BDL: Atlantic Aviation Windsor Locks Bradley and Signature Flight Support Bradley. 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 BDL?
- The closest alternate is Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD), about 12 nm away, followed by Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BDL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 3m (282 nm), Chicago about 1h 59m (679 nm), Nashville about 2h 7m (739 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.