Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport — Bridgeport, United States

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Looking for the Bridgeport airport code? Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport's IATA code is BDR (ICAO: KBDR).

Distance & flight time from BDR

Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport

Along Connecticut's shoreline in the United States, Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport, coded BDR, sits just 9 feet above sea level near Long Island Sound in Bridgeport. Two runways serve the field, which handles general aviation traffic rather than major scheduled airline service. Its name honors Igor Sikorsky, an engineer known for advancing helicopter design, a nod to Connecticut's long-standing ties to aviation and aerospace manufacturing. BDR's low elevation and coastal position match other airports scattered along this part of the Connecticut shore, and the two-runway layout supports flight training, private aircraft, and charter operations serving greater Bridgeport.

Runways at Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
06/244677 ft (1426 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP
11/294759 ft (1451 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DNEW YORK APP/DEP124.075 MHz
ATISATIS119.15 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.75 MHz
CTAFCTAF120.9 MHz
GNDGND121.9 MHz
RDOBRIDGEPORT RDO108.8 MHz
TWRBRIDGEPORT TWR120.9 MHz
UNICUNICOM123 MHz

Airports near Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)

General aviation pilots search BDR to check runway conditions at Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport before flying into coastal Connecticut. A smaller group looks up the name behind the code, curious about Sikorsky's aviation legacy in the Bridgeport area.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport?

The IATA code for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport is BDR.

What is the ICAO code for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport?

The ICAO code for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport is KBDR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.