Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport

KBDR / BDR

Bridgeport, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 06:38Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 9 min ago
06:38Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
250°
2 SM
Visibility
1,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KBDR 040638Z AUTO 25004KT 2SM BR SCT003 BKN015 OVC042 01/00 A3020 RMK AO2 P0007 T00110000 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 9 ft
SCT 300 ft AGL
BKN 1,500 ft AGL
OVC 4,200 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
309 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,509 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,209 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (9 ft)
Pressure Alt
-284 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,962 ft
ISA Deviation: -14.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBDR 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB02KT 2SM -RA BR OVC005 FM040800 VRB01KT 1SM -DZ BR OVC004 FM041000 VRB01KT 2SM BR OVC007 FM041300 31002KT 5SM BR BKN015 FM041500 35004KT P6SM FEW015 SCT250 FM041900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM050400 VRB02KT 6SM BR FEW006 BKN100 BKN250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:47Z BASE
+0h
IFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Light Rain, Mist
08:00Z FM040800
+2h
LIFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 1SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
10:00Z FM041000
+4h
IFR VRB 1 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
13:00Z FM041300
+7h
MVFR 310° 2 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDR
06
24 ✈️
11
29
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
4,677 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
11/29 4,761 ft 150 ft ASP 98°
3.5 kt 1.9 kt
152° angle
17/35 3,200 ft 150 ft ASP 162°
0.1 kt 4.0 kt
88° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KBDR

4,592 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
78.3%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
1.6%

Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 78.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
16%
NE
9%
E
8%
SE
2%
S
6.4%
SW
14.9%
W
22.6%
NW
11.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.2°C
Range: -17°C to 28°C
-17°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.2%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.1 kt

Statistics computed from 4,592 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBDR
IATA Code: BDR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 9 ft MSL

Location

City: Bridgeport
Country: US
Latitude: 41.163502°
Longitude: -73.126198°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 4,677 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 11/29
Length: 4,761 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,200 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport

Overview

Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport serves the Bridgeport, Connecticut region as a medium-sized airport situated at 9 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 41.163502, -73.126198, the airport offers three paved runways supporting various aviation operations. Its strategic location provides critical general aviation and regional transportation infrastructure for southwestern Connecticut.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates predominantly favorable flying conditions, with 78.9% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Winds predominantly blow from the west at an average of 8.8 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Seasonal temperature variations are significant, ranging from -11°C to 28°C, with September through November presenting the most consistent VFR weather patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features three asphalt runways with lengths ranging from 3,200 to 4,761 feet, providing flexibility for different aircraft types. All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with relatively modest average crosswind components between 4.9 and 6.3 knots. Low elevation at 9 feet MSL suggests minimal terrain-related approach challenges.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection can be confidently determined by prevailing westerly winds, with Runway 06/24 and 11/29 offering longer operational surfaces. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, with only 2.2% of observations reporting visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should anticipate potential reduced visibility during the 2.9% of observations with fog conditions, particularly during transitional seasons.

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.