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Weather Briefing
IFRHartford Brainard Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 700 feet and 9 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 3 knots.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 9 SM. The ceiling is 700 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 21°C (70°F) with a dewpoint of 20°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.
Pilot Recommendations
An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 02/20
Active: 20
|
4,417 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 9° |
↑ 2.8 kt
•
↔ 1.0 kt
20° angle
|
| 11/29 | 2,314 ft | 71 ft | ASP | 99° |
↓ 1.5 kt
•
↔ 2.6 kt
121° angle
|
| NE/SW | 2,309 ft | 150 ft | TURF | 0° |
↓ 2.3 kt
•
↔ 1.9 kt
140° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KHFD
8,947 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Hartford Brainard Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 75 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.1% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -20°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, November.
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Statistics computed from 8,947 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Hartford Brainard Airport - Airport Information
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About Hartford Brainard Airport
Overview
Hartford Brainard Airport serves the Hartford metropolitan area as a medium-sized airport located at 18 feet above mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 41.736698, -72.649399, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with three runways supporting various aircraft operations.
Flying Conditions
Weather conditions at Hartford Brainard demonstrate high predictability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 74.7% of the time. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 29°C, creating moderate seasonal variations, while wind patterns predominantly originate from the south at an average speed of 6.8 knots. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for aviation.
Notable Features
The airport features three distinct runways: two asphalt surfaces (02/20 at 4,417 feet and 11/29 at 2,314 feet) and one turf runway oriented northeast/southwest at 2,309 feet. Both primary runways demonstrate consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind conditions around 4-4.7 knots.
Approach Considerations
Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions with consistently good visibility averaging 9.1 statute miles. Low Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions occur infrequently at only 2.4% of observations, suggesting reliable visual approach opportunities. Wind data indicates calm conditions 24.5% of the time, providing predictable landing parameters across the airport's runway configuration.
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