FAA Information Effective: Apr 17, 2025
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(KHFD) Hartford-Brainard Airport
1 rating | 5 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Apr-Nov, 7 Days a Week,0700-2100
FAA
Dec-Mar, 7 Days a Week,0700-1900
FAA
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
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Hartford Jet CenterTimezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:36 am - 8:00 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:31 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:03 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$7.47
100LL (full)
$7.57
Jet-A (full)
$7.69
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
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Satellite
Sectional
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Services Offered:
Car Rental
$7.47 | 100LL | full
$7.57 | Jet-A | full
$7.69 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: N
Phone:
(860) 548-9334
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 129.6
Fees:
Hangar, Landing, Overnight, Other
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Runway 02/20
Dimensions:
4,417 × 150 ft
(1,346 × 46 m)
(1,346 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 43,000 lbs
Double tandem: 70,000 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: | 02 | 20 |
| 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: |
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| 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)
(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: | 11 | 29 |
| 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/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | 265 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/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)
(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: | NE | SW |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/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/a | n/a |
Helipad H1
Dimensions:
70 × 77 ft
(21 × 23 m)
(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)
(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
NOTAMs
Location: HFD
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NOTAM count: 16 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/005 | 05/07/2025 1234 | 05/23/2025 2300 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 414407.29N0723944.97W (.7NM W HFD) 276FT (250FT AGL) U/S |
| 04/004 | 04/15/2025 1100 | 08/31/2025 1600 | OBST LGT (ASN 2024-ANE-4407-OE) 414511N0724059W (1.8NM WNW HFD) 357FT (260FT AGL) FLAGGED AND LGTD |
| 4/0333 | 04/12/2024 1739 | ODP HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 6...
TAKEOFF … | |
| 03/011 | 03/26/2025 1252 | 06/26/2025 2300 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 414402.32N0723945.21W (0.7NM SSW HFD) 165FT (115FT AGL) U/S |
| 04/031 | 04/29/2025 1449 | 07/29/2025 2300 | OBST POWER LINE LGT (ASN 1996-ANE-279-OE) 414509N0723929W (1.2NM NNW HFD) 283FT (246FT 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… | |
| 5/2858 | 03/13/2025 1547 | SID HARTFORD-BRAINARD, HARTFORD, CT.
COASTAL NINE DEPARTURE...
DEPARTURE PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPP… | |
| 04/011 | 04/16/2025 1341 | 07/16/2025 2300 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR UNKNOWN) 414412.48N0723944.17W (0.7NM W HFD) 143FT (115FT AGL) U/S |
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
Noise abatement packet: brainardplanning.com/resources/documents/FinalReport/Appendix D.pdf
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
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
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 | Bradley | |
| ASOS | (860) 527-5837 | Brainard | |
| ATIS | 126.45 | Brainard | |
| Clearance Delivery | 121.6 | Brainard | |
| Clearance Delivery | 121.6 | WHEN TWR CLSD | Bradley |
| CTAF | 119.6 | Brainard | |
| Ground Control | 121.6 | Brainard | |
| Ground Control | 121.6 | WHEN TWR CLSD | Bradley |
| STELA STAR | 125.35 | Bradley | |
| 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
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Pellegrino, Robert
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 982-2443 (Office)
Owner
Connecticut Airport Authority
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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- 2/18/19Mark 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…
- 3/20/17MICHAEL 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.
- 2/9/17GREGORY 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.
- 8/30/14JAMES 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 …
- 4/17/14SCOTT 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…