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Airports / Bermuda / BDA
Large airport · BDA
L.F. Wade International Airport.
Hamilton, Bermuda · 12 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
709 ratings
2
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hamilton, BermudaELEV 12 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
709
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
593
Nearest alternate
nm to ACK
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
593 nm
To the nearest alternate
Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK).
Overview
L.F. Wade International Airport, listed as TXKF / BDA, is a large commercial airport in Hamilton, Bermuda. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, E&A Aviation and Longtail Aviation are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK, 593 nm), Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY, 612 nm), and Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG, 616 nm). With a single 9,705-foot paved runway, BDA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The free wifi helps to take up some time while waiting for your flight.”
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Field capability
ICAO
TXKF
IATA
BDA
FAA / Local
TXKF
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
32.3638° N · 64.6782° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,705 ft
- 12/309,705 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,705 ft
BDA's 9,705 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.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 593nmACKNantucket Memorial AirportNantucket
- 612nmMVYMartha's Vineyard AirportMartha's Vineyard
- 616nmECGElizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air StationElizabeth City
- 620nmHYACape Cod Gateway AirportHyannis
- 621nmNTUOceana Naval Air StationVirginia Beach
- 623nmOCEOcean City Municipal AirportOcean City
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapTXKF · L.F. Wade International Airport · Hamilton, Bermuda
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BDA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 680 nm | 1h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 737 nm | 2h 7m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 874 nm | 2h 26m |
| Miami (MIA) | 908 nm | 2h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 1,112 nm | 2h 59m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,247 nm | 3h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,578 nm | 4h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BDA?
- L.F. Wade International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,705 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 BDA?
- L.F. Wade International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,705 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BDA?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list L.F. Wade International Airport as a home base, including E&A Aviation, Longtail Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BDA?
- The closest alternate is Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK), about 593 nm away, followed by Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) at 612 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BDA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 59m (680 nm), Boston about 1h 59m (683 nm), Washington DC about 2h 7m (737 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.