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Bradley International Airport

IATA BDLICAO KBDLLocal BDL🇺🇸 Hartford
Coordinates
41.9386°N, 72.6880°W
Elevation
173 ft (53 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-CT
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:54
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 59m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bradley International Airport

Bradley International Airport

Bradley International Airport, formerly known as Bradley Field, is a public international airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States. Owned and operated by the Connecticut Airport Authority, it is Connecticut's busiest airport and the second-largest airport in New England after Boston's Logan International Airport. The airport is about halfway between Hartford, Connecticut, and Springfield, Massachusetts. Bradley is also a dual-use military facility and home to the 103rd Airlift Wing of the Connecticut Air National Guard.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KBDL

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
06 / 249,510 ft / 2,899 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 336,847 ft / 2,087 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
1 / 195,145 ft / 1,568 m100 ftAspUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (12)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP123.950 MHz
APPAPP32.580 MHz
ATISATIS118.150 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.750 MHz
DEPDEP123.950 MHz
DEPDEP35.900 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
MISCARNG OPS41.900 MHz
OPSANG OPS138.550 MHz
RDOBRIDGEPORT RDO122.300 MHz
TWRTWR120.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingArrivalsDepartures

The airport provides various parking options including Economy and Express lots.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (26)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
WINDSOR LOCKS CLASS CClass CControlledGND4200 ft MSL
WINDSOR LOCKS CLASS CClass CControlled2100 ft MSL4200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Monarch Place400 ft118 ft
Tower Square371 ft148 ft
Skyview Downtown289 ft105 ft
Springfield Campanile276 ft95 ft
Park Towers230 ft108 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bradley International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bradley International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bradley International Airport is KBDL, and its IATA code is BDL.

Where is Bradley International Airport located?

Bradley International Airport is large airport located in Hartford, United States, at an elevation of 173 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Bradley International Airport have?

Bradley International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 9,510 ft / 2,899 m.

Which airlines fly to Bradley International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bradley International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, among 13 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bradley International Airport?

Historical data lists 26 nonstop destinations from Bradley International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bradley International Airport in?

Bradley International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bradley International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bradley International Airport is approximately 13.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bradley International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bradley International Airport is Simsbury Airport (4B9), about 4.2 nm to the wsw, followed by Roberts Farm Airport and Skylark Airpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bradley International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.