Bradley International Airport

KBDL / BDL

Hartford, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:22Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
03:22Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
-2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
400 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBDL 040322Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM -FZRA BKN004 OVC009 M02/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 7 P0002 I1000 T10171022 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 173 ft
BKN 400 ft AGL
OVC 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
573 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,073 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1017 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (173 ft)
Pressure Alt
-120 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -2,118 ft
ISA Deviation: -16.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KBDL 032323Z 0400/0506 00000KT 2SM -FZRA BR OVC008 FM040600 VRB03KT 2SM BR BKN008 FM040800 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM041400 00000KT P6SM SCT200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:52Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Light Freezing Rain, Mist
06:00Z FM040600
+3h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 800 ft
Mist
08:00Z FM040800
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 300 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM041400
+11h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDL
1
19
15
33
6
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
1/19 5,145 ft 100 ft ASP 359°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
1° angle
15/33 6,847 ft 150 ft ASP 135°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
135° angle
6/24 9,510 ft 200 ft ASP 44°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
44° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBDL

4,707 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.5%
MVFR
15.2%
IFR
6.8%
LIFR
2.5%

Bradley International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 16.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 16.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
19.6%
NE
3.8%
E
2.2%
SE
3.5%
S
17.6%
SW
8.6%
W
11.3%
NW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 3.2°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.8%
Fog Frequency: 2.2%

Best Months for VFR

March November September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,707 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bradley International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBDL
IATA Code: BDL
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 173 ft MSL

Location

City: Hartford
Country: US
Latitude: 41.938510°
Longitude: -72.688066°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 1/19
Length: 5,145 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 6,847 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 6/24
Length: 9,510 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bradley International Airport

Overview

Bradley International Airport serves the greater Hartford, Connecticut metropolitan area as a major regional airport. Located at 41.938510, -72.688066, the airport sits at 173 feet above mean sea level and provides critical commercial and cargo transportation services for southern New England. As a large airport with multiple runways, Bradley supports significant passenger and freight operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's three asphaltic runways offer substantial operational flexibility across different wind conditions. Runway configurations include 1/19 at 5,145 feet, 15/33 at 6,847 feet, and the primary 6/24 at 9,510 feet, which provides extensive landing and takeoff options. Given its inland Connecticut location, pilots should anticipate variable seasonal weather patterns that can impact approach and departure conditions.

Notable Features

Bradley International is situated in a relatively flat terrain region of southern New England, which generally provides stable approach environments. The airport's multiple runway orientations (1/19, 15/33, 6/24) allow for strategic wind management and operational adaptability. Its geographic position provides access to both metropolitan Hartford and surrounding regional transportation networks.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should note the airport's substantial primary runway (6/24) at 9,510 feet, which offers extensive landing capability for various aircraft types. The three runway configuration allows for strategic approach selection based on prevailing wind direction and speed. Approach planning should consider the airport's 173-foot elevation and the surrounding terrain characteristics of the Connecticut river valley region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.