Bradley International Airport – Hartford, Connecticut

Strategically situated between Hartford and Springfield, Bradley International Airport is currently the busiest commercial airport in Connecticut. The airport began its history in 1941 when the area was turned over the US Army in preparation of the coming war and was named after Lt. Eugene M. Bradley. Today, the airport continuously grows as it caters to both domestic and international flights. Recently, BDL Airport was branded as the "Gateway to New England." In fact, due to its positive reviews, Conde Nast Traveler’s awarded the airport as the 5th best airport in the country.

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Covering 2,432 acres, Bradley International Airport of Hartford, Connecticut has only one terminal with two concourses. The east concourse houses gate 1 to 12 while the west concourse houses gate 20 to 30. In 2017, the airport has handled approximately 6.4 million travelers during that year with 93,678 aircraft operations and averaging 257 flights per day. The busiest domestic routes for the airport are Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, and Chicago-O'Hare. When traveling to Hartford, you can also visit its neighboring cities such as Avon, Bristol, and Blue Hills.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Connecting passengers with stopovers of more than 12 hours or so can stay at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel. It is located right at the airport so you can relax comfortably while waiting for your next flight. You can also stay at other BDL Hartford Airport hotels such as Hartford Marriott Downtown, which is around 3.98 miles away from the airport or at Hilton Garden Inn Hartford, which is at 4.19 miles away. Other domestic airports are Waterbury-Oxford Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport.