Bradley International Airport — Hartford, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Bradley International Airport (Hartford) is BDL — its ICAO code is KBDL.
Distance & flight time from BDL
Bradley International Airport
Connecticut and Massachusetts share Bradley International Airport, coded BDL, positioned between Hartford and Springfield in the northeastern United States. Elevation reaches 173 feet, with two runways supporting a schedule that ranks among New England's busiest outside Boston. Its name honors Lieutenant Eugene M. Bradley, an Army Air Corps pilot who died in a crash at the site in 1941, and the airport traces its roots to that era as one of the older continuously operating fields in the country. BDL connects the region to major domestic hubs and a growing list of international destinations, giving central Connecticut and western Massachusetts a genuine full-service alternative to routing through New York or Boston for a flight. Sitting roughly halfway up the Interstate 91 corridor between those two cities, BDL also ranks as Connecticut's busiest airport by a wide margin, with cargo operations moving everything from e-commerce parcels to components tied to the region's aerospace manufacturing base.
Runways at Bradley International Airport (BDL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 9510 ft (2899 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
| 15/33 | 6847 ft (2087 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bradley International Airport (BDL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 32.58 MHz |
| APP | APP | 123.95 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.15 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 35.9 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 123.95 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | ARNG OPS | 41.9 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 138.55 MHz |
| RDO | BRIDGEPORT RDO | 122.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 120.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Bradley International Airport (BDL)
- Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) — 22.7 km (14.1 mi)
- Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (BAF) — 24.5 km (15.2 mi)
- Westover Metropolitan Airport / Westover Air Reserve Base (CEF) — 31.1 km (19.3 mi)
- Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) — 76.3 km (47.4 mi)
- Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) — 76.9 km (47.8 mi)
- Groton New London Airport (GON) — 86.2 km (53.6 mi)
- Danbury Municipal Airport (DXR) — 91.3 km (56.7 mi)
- Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) — 93.6 km (58.2 mi)
Travelers based in central Connecticut search BDL when weighing it against a longer drive to Boston or New York for a cheaper fare. Others look up parking rates and baggage policies, or simply want the story behind Bradley International Airport's name.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bradley International Airport?
The IATA code for Bradley International Airport is BDL.
What is the ICAO code for Bradley International Airport?
The ICAO code for Bradley International Airport is KBDL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.