HARTFORD-BRAINARD (KHFD)
Hartford, Connecticut · Hartford County · 3 miles SE of city
Airport information
FAA identifierHFD
ICAO identifierKHFD
Elevation18.3 ft MSL
Latitude41.73671° N
Longitude72.64943° W
Magnetic variation15W
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0600-2400; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryReliever · Regional
Based aircraft132
Annual enplanements56
Planned development (2025–29)$16,530,000
Sectional chartNEW YORK
ARTCCBoston Center
Flight ServiceBridgeport
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1940/04
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityHFD
AttendedAPR-NOV / ALL / 0700-2100; DEC-MAR / ALL / 0700-1900
ManagerPellegrino, Robert
Manager phone860-982-2443
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,417 × 150 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 02: P4L, displaced 411 ft · 20: P4R, displaced 560 ft |
| 11/29 | 2,314 × 71 ft | Asphalt (good) | 29: displaced 265 ft |
| H1 | 70 × 77 ft | Asphalt (good) | — |
| H2 | 44 × 44 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | — |
| NE/SW | 2,323 × 150 ft | Turf | — |
ILS approaches: 02
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 119.6 | — |
| LCL/P | 119.6 | BRAINARD |
| CD/P | 121.6 | BRAINARD |
| GND/P | 121.6 | BRAINARD |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| ATIS | 126.45 | BRAINARD |
| LCL/P | 248.2 | BRAINARD |
| CD/P | 121.6 | BRAINARD |
| GND/P | 121.6 | BRAINARD |
| STELA STAR | 125.35 | BRAINARD |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 127.8 | BRAINARD |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 269.325 | BRAINARD |
| STELA STAR | 281.5 | BRAINARD |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 860-952-9954
Airport remarks
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- ARPT CLSD TO ACR OPNS.
- BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ARPT 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.
- VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE REQSTD - NO TGL & PRACTICE INST APCH MON THRU SAT 2200-0600 & SUN 2200-0900.
- TURF NE/SW RWY CLSD DURG WINTER MONTHS FM NOV 2 TO APR 30 EXC FOR SKI-EQUIPPED ACFT & HEL TRNG.
- CTN HFD IS LCTD ON W SIDE OF RIVER. CLSD ARPT 1 MILE ENE OF HFD ON E SIDE OF RIVER.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC BRADLEY APCH 860-386-3597.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KHFD
Learn 2 Fly CT, flight school at KHFD, Hartford-Brainard Airport, Connecticut
$60.00 per hour
CFI at KHFD, KBAF, Hartford, Connecticut · +3 more locations
$60.00 per hour
Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI), at KHFD, Hartford, Connecticut · +5 more locations
$75.00 per hour
CFI, MEI, CFI-I for flight training at KHFD, Hartford-Brainard Airport, Connecticut · +1 more location
Aviation services near KHFD
Events near KHFD
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Meriden CT Young Eagles Rally for First Timers
213 Evansville Ave, Meriden, CT 06451, Meriden, CT
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Aug 15 · 4:00 PM (Free)
Afternoon Movie Night @ Westfield Aviation Museum (KBAF)
111 Airport Rd, Westfield, MA
Networking
Sat, Aug 22 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Chapter 1097 Young Eagles Rally
547 West Main St, North Canaan, CT
Fly-inEAA Meeting