Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD)
Medium airport · Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hartford Brainard Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHFD |
| IATA | HFD |
| Elevation | 18 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°44'12" W 72°38'58" 41.73670, -72.64940 |
| Location | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,417 ft (1346 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 11/29 | 2,314 ft (705 m) | 71 ft | ASP | Yes |
| NE/SW | 2,323 ft (708 m) | 150 ft | TURF | No |
Hartford Brainard Airport at a glance
Hartford Brainard Airport is a medium airport in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, known to airline systems as HFD. The field elevation of 18 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHFD are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 4,417 ft (1346 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHFD 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 Hartford Brainard Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley International Airport | KBDL | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport | KBAF | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base | KCEF | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Tweed New Haven Airport | KHVN | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Groton New London Airport | KGON | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hartford Brainard Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 18 ft field elevation of Hartford Brainard 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 Hartford Brainard Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hartford Brainard Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hartford Brainard Airport is KHFD, and its IATA code is HFD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hartford Brainard Airport above sea level?
Hartford Brainard Airport sits at an elevation of 18 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hartford Brainard Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.7367, -72.6494 — in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bradley International Airport, about 23 km away.
Does KHFD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHFD 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 Hartford Brainard Airport?
Hartford Brainard Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 4,417 ft (1346 m) with a ASP surface.