Hartford-Brainard (KHFD)
Airport Information
Hartford-Brainard Pilot Reviews:
Anderson
April 25, 2023Busy airport because of flight training, but a nice FBO with a crew car is available. I suggest the market restaurant for the burgers or J restaurant.
Deborah
March 14, 2023No crew car was available, though there is a market within walking distance.
FBOs & Fuel

Remarks
Airport located in noise sensitive area. populated areas to south & west should be avoided. approach/dep ovr river when possible. see brainard tower ltrs to airmen.
APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed, actvt reil runways 02 & 20; hirl runway 02/20 - CTAF. papi runway 02 & 20 opr consly.
ARFF Certification: Airport closed to acr opns.
Birds & deer on & in vicinity of airport.
Ctn hfd is located on W side of river. closed airport 1 mile ene of hfd on E side of river.
Landing Fee: Ldg fee for bus/corporate & revenue producing aircraft.
Noise Abatement: Helicopters maintain altitude of 500ft prior to crossing boundaries and use designated flight corridors
Noise Abatement: Preferred for all departures when conditions permit. Turn left at least 20° and follow the river until 2NM north
Noise Abatement: Preferred RWY for all arrivals when conditions permit
Noise Abatement: Remain east of I-91 and overfly the Putnam Bridge when possible
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4B8 | Robertson Fld | 11.2nm W |
| KBDL | Bradley International | 13.8nm N |
| 4B9 | Simsbury | 14nm NW |
| 7B6 | Skylark Airpark | 14.1nm N |
| KMMK | Meriden Markham Municipal | 18.1nm SW |
| 42B | Goodspeed | 22.3nm SE |
| KIJD | Windham | 24.3nm E |
| KSNC | Chester | 25.5nm S |
| KBAF | Westfield-Barnes Regional | 28.8nm N |
| KOXC | Waterbury-Oxford | 30.6nm SW |
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Hartford-Brainard Pilot Reviews:
Anderson
April 25, 2023Busy airport because of flight training, but a nice FBO with a crew car is available. I suggest the market restaurant for the burgers or J restaurant.
Deborah
March 14, 2023No crew car was available, though there is a market within walking distance.
FBOs & Fuel

Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
Airport located in noise sensitive area. populated areas to south & west should be avoided. approach/dep ovr river when possible. see brainard tower ltrs to airmen.
APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed, actvt reil runways 02 & 20; hirl runway 02/20 - CTAF. papi runway 02 & 20 opr consly.
ARFF Certification: Airport closed to acr opns.
Birds & deer on & in vicinity of airport.
Ctn hfd is located on W side of river. closed airport 1 mile ene of hfd on E side of river.
Landing Fee: Ldg fee for bus/corporate & revenue producing aircraft.
Noise Abatement: Helicopters maintain altitude of 500ft prior to crossing boundaries and use designated flight corridors
Noise Abatement: Preferred for all departures when conditions permit. Turn left at least 20° and follow the river until 2NM north
Noise Abatement: Preferred RWY for all arrivals when conditions permit
Noise Abatement: Remain east of I-91 and overfly the Putnam Bridge when possible
Nearby Airports
| ID | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4B8 | Robertson Fld | 11.2nm W |
| KBDL | Bradley International | 13.8nm N |
| 4B9 | Simsbury | 14nm NW |
| 7B6 | Skylark Airpark | 14.1nm N |
| KMMK | Meriden Markham Municipal | 18.1nm SW |
| 42B | Goodspeed | 22.3nm SE |
| KIJD | Windham | 24.3nm E |
| KSNC | Chester | 25.5nm S |
| KBAF | Westfield-Barnes Regional | 28.8nm N |
| KOXC | Waterbury-Oxford | 30.6nm SW |
