Bradley International Airport (KBDL)
Large airport · Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Airport data
| Name | Bradley International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBDL |
| IATA | BDL |
| Elevation | 173 ft (53 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°56'19" W 72°41'17" 41.93856, -72.68802 |
| Location | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9,510 ft (2899 m) | 200 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 6,847 ft (2087 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bradley International Airport at a glance
Bradley International Airport is a large airport in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, known to airline systems as BDL. The field elevation of 173 ft (53 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBDL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 9,510 ft (2899 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBDL shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bradley International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Brainard Airport | KHFD | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | KBAF | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | KCEF | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Worcester Regional Airport | KORH | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | KHVN | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bradley International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 173 ft field elevation of Bradley International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bradley International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bradley International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bradley International Airport is KBDL, and its IATA code is BDL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bradley International Airport above sea level?
Bradley International Airport sits at an elevation of 173 feet (53 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bradley International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9386, -72.6880 — in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hartford Brainard Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KBDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBDL appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bradley International Airport?
Bradley International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 9,510 ft (2899 m) with a ASP surface.