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(KHFD) Hartford-Brainard Airport

1 rating | 5 reviews
Hartford, CT
(860) 982-2443

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Apr-Nov, 7 Days a Week,0700-2100
FAA
Dec-Mar, 7 Days a Week,0700-1900
FAA
Runways:
02/20, 11/29, NE/SW, H1, H2

Longest paved runway: 4,417 ft (1,346 m)

Elevation:
18 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Tower Hrs: 0600-0000
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 0600-2400; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Overnight, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Hartford Jet Center
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:37 am - 8:19 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:51 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:06 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.47
100LL (full)
$7.57
Jet-A (full)
$7.69
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Hartford-Brainard


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

900 Route 33 East, Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 577-0023
HFD
Concorde Worldwide Transportation

Runway 02/20

Dimensions:
4,417 × 150 ft
(1,346 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 43,000 lbs
Double tandem: 70,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:0220
Elevation: 11 ft 18.3 ft
Heading: 024° magnetic
009° true
204° magnetic
189° true
Gradient: 0.17% up 0.17% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 411 ft 560 ft
ILS/LOC: LDA n/a
Obstructions:

Trees, Both-Sides, 100 ft high, 1,263 ft from end, 10:1 clearance slope

Trees, 252 ft Right ft of center, 80 ft high, 238 ft from end, 1:1 clearance slope

Comments:
3 Ft Gnd, 0 Ft Dstc, 150 Ft R.
FAA
Apch Ratio 20:1 to Dthr.
FAA
27 Ft Berm, 0-199 Ft Dstc, 171-57 Ft L.
FAA
Apch Ratio 16:1 to Dthr.
FAA
Rwy 20 PAPI Unusbl Byd 7 Degs L of Rcl.
FAA

Runway 11/29

Dimensions:
2,314 × 71 ft
(705 × 22 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 10,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
Designator:1129
Elevation: 13.9 ft 12 ft
Heading: 114° magnetic
099° true
294° magnetic
279° true
Gradient: 0.08% down 0.08% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Left Pattern
Markings: basic, in Good condition basic, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:n/an/a
Displaced Threshold:n/a 265 ft
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 18 ft Right ft of center, 56 ft high, 550 ft from end, 6:1 clearance slope

Trees, Both-Sides, 88 ft high, 714 ft from end, 5:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/a
Apch Ratio 11:1 to Dthr.
FAA

Runway NE/SW

Dimensions:
2,309 × 150 ft
(704 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
Designator:NESW
Elevation:n/an/a
Heading:n/an/a
Gradient:n/an/a
Traffic Pattern:Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic patternNot provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings:n/an/a
Approach Lighting:n/an/a
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, Both-Sides, 68 ft high, 624 ft from end, 9:1 clearance slope

Trees, Both-Sides, 91 ft high, 1,885 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Helipad H1

Dimensions:
70 × 77 ft
(21 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:H1
Elevation: 16 ft
Markings: none
Obstructions:n/a
Comments:
Hngr (26 Ft High At 290 Degs West) 234 Ft from Heli.
FAA

Helipad H2

Dimensions:
44 × 44 ft
(13 × 13 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
n/a
Designator:H2
Elevation: 14 ft
Markings: none
Obstructions:n/a
Comments:n/a

TFRs

Location: HFD
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TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KHFD. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: HFD
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 14 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
05/006 05/07/2025 1426 08/07/2025 2300
OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 414519.16N0723912.39W (1.3NM N HFD) 254FT (238FT AGL) U/S
4/0326 04/12/2024 1726
IAP HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT. LDA RWY 2, AMDT 2C... RNAV (GPS) RWY 2, ORIG-D... VOR-A, AMDT 10B... CI…
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4/0333 04/12/2024 1739
ODP HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT. TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 6... TAKEOFF …
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3/5616 09/05/2023 1438
IAP HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT. VOR-A, AMDT 10B... PROCEDURE NA. 2309051438-2509051438EST
07/021 07/24/2025 1100 07/24/2025 2100
OBST CRANE (ASN 2025-ANE-1846-OE) 414445N0723901W (0.6NM N HFD) 82FT (60FT AGL) FLAGGED
03/009 03/14/2025 1912 12/31/2025 2359
AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 3NM RADIUS OF 414312N0724004W (1.4NM SW HFD) SFC-250FT AGL
07/009 07/11/2025 1920 07/31/2025 2359
APRON MIDFIELD RAMP E 200FT CLSD BARRICADED
5/2858 03/13/2025 1547
SID HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT. COASTAL NINE DEPARTURE... DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPP…
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Additional Remarks

Airport Lctd in Noise Sensitive Area. Populated Areas to South & West Should be Avoided. Apch/Dep Ovr River When Psbl. See Brainard Twr Ltrs to Airmen.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Birds & Deer on & In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ctn Hfd is Lctd on W Side of River. Clsd Airport 1 Mile Ene of Hfd on E Side of River.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Turf Ne/Southwest Rwy Clsd Durg Winter Months Fm Nov 2 to Apr 30 Exc for Ski-Equipped Acft & Hel Trng.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Voluntary Compliance Reqstd - No Tgl & Practice Inst Approach Mon Thru Sat 2200-0600 & Sun 2200-0900.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Clsd to Acr Opns.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Source:
AM
Airport Manager

Noise Abatement

Runway:Applies to:Approach/Departure:Text:
02 All Aircraft Approach Remain east of I-91 and overfly the Putnam Bridge when possible
20 All Aircraft Approach Preferred RWY for all arrivals when conditions permit
02 All Aircraft Departure Preferred for all departures when conditions permit. Turn left at least 20° and follow the river until 2NM north
20 All Aircraft Departure Turn left at least 20° as soon as practical and follow the river until 2NM south
All Rotorcraft Both Helicopters maintain altitude of 500ft prior to crossing boundaries and use designated flight corridors

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 41.73672, -72.64944
  • 41° 44′ 12.2″ N, 72° 38′ 58.0″ W
  • 41° 44.203′ N, 72° 38.967′ W
ARTCC:
Boston (ZBW)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Y90
Chart:
NACO: New York Sectional
FSS:
Bridgeport (BDR)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
15W (1995)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 7 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd, Actvt REIL Rwys 02 & 20; HIRL Rwy 02/20 - CTAF. PAPI Rwy 02 & 20 Opr Consly.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 127.8 Yankee
ASOS (860) 527-5837Brainard
ATIS 126.45 Brainard
Clearance Delivery 121.6 Brainard
Clearance Delivery 121.6 WHEN TWR CLSDYankee
CTAF 119.6 Brainard
Ground Control 121.6 Brainard
Ground Control 121.6 WHEN TWR CLSDYankee
STELA STAR 125.35 Yankee
Tower 119.6 Brainard
UNICOM 122.95 Brainard

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KHFD. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Pellegrino, Robert
239 Maxim Road
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 982-2443 (Office)

Owner

Connecticut Airport Authority
Suite 160, 334 Ella Grasso Turnpike
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
(860) 386-6000 (Office)

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 5 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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  • 2/18/19
    Mark H.
    The controllers here are always friendly and helpful, and the facilities are good. The restaurant is especially nice, but there is one problem: evening ramp access. This past Saturday, we stopped in at 7pm, wanting to have dinner. Unfortunately, t…
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    3/20/17
    MICHAEL K.
    Flew in this morning with my dad. Loved the Flying Monkey Bar and Grill located adjacent to the Hartford Jet Center. The restaurant underwent a facelift back in December and looks great. Food and service were impeccable. Look forward to our visit.
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    2/9/17
    GREGORY S.
    Just flew in last week to try the new restaurant, The Flying Monkey. Great establishment, great food and great staff. Perfect views of the runway and airport operations. Contollers, as always, are friendly and a pleasure to deal with.
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    8/30/14
    JAMES T.
    This is an very busy but friendly airport! Flew in from KHYA to do several Young Eagle Flights for my relatives and their friends. All the folks at Atlantic were excellent, the facilities top notch, and the food (at Wings) tasty. Special shout out …
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    4/17/14
    SCOTT P.
    The people at Atlantic were great. Stopped today with my daughter for a quick turn around. Topped off with about 8 gallons and waived landing fees. Were to early for the restaurant so they gave us the crew car to get a quick bite. Tower was excellent…
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