# BDL — Bradley International Airport > Machine-readable reference for BDL. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/BDL.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T19:07:14.544+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Bradley International Airport - IATA: BDL - ICAO: KBDL - City: Hartford - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 16 mi (26 km) north of downtown Hartford - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 2 - Annual passengers: 4.3M - Official website: https://bradleyairport.com ## Overview Welcome Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford truly punches above its weight for a mid-sized airport in New England. Known for its calm environment and efficient operations, Bradley is a haven for travelers seeking a pleasant travel experience without the overwhelming crowds of larger airports. The airport’s celebrated craft beer presence and new consolidated rental car and ground transportation center make arriving and departing feel closer to a big hub, but with the simplicity of a smaller airport. Travelers enjoy the ability to "park, walk, and board" with ease, often arriving later than they would at Boston's Logan or New York's airports and still making their flights. At a glance Serving approximately 4.3 million passengers per year, Bradley International Airport is conveniently located 16 miles north of downtown Hartford. With two runways and terminals A and B, the airport facilitates both domestic and international travel. Terminal A hosts major U.S. carriers like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue, while Terminal B, or the International Arrivals Building, sees flights from airlines such as Air Canada and Aer Lingus. Terminals & layout Bradley's compac… ## Terminals (2) - **Terminal A** — 30 gates · airlines: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/terminals/a - **Terminal B (International Arrivals Building)** — airlines: Air Canada, Aer Lingus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/terminals/b ## Dining (15) - **Auntie Anne's / Carvel** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/auntie-anne-s-carvel - **Beercode Kitchen & Bar** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/beercode-kitchen-bar - **Charter House** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/charter-house - **CT River Landing** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/ct-river-landing - **Dunkin'** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/dunkin - **First Class Deli** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/first-class-deli - **New England Travelmart** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/new-england-travelmart - **Nutmeg Provisions** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/nutmeg-provisions - **Pizza Vino** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/pizza-vino - **Putnam Tavern** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/putnam-tavern - **Samuel Adams Brewhouse** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/samuel-adams-brewhouse - **Starbucks** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/starbucks - **Tap & Pour** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/tap-pour - **Two Roads Tap Room** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/two-roads-tap-room - **Urban Lodge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/restaurants/urban-lodge ## Lounges (3) - **Escape Lounge** — A · access: Airside, common‑use · day pass: $45 · 04:30-20:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/lounges/escape-lounge - **Signature Flight Support Lounge** — access: FBO, private aviation · day pass: /research-explicit statement not found/ · /research-explicit statement not found/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/lounges/signature-flight-support-lounge - **USO Lounge** — access: Landside, military · day pass: /research-explicit statement not found/ · /research-explicit statement not found/ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (15) - **CNBC** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/cnbc - **Convenience Market** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/convenience-market - **CT River Landing Retail** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/ct-river-landing-retail - **Farmington Bank ATM Center** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/farmington-bank-atm-center - **Gift Shop** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/gift-shop - **Hudson** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/hudson - **InMotion Entertainment** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **iS Duty Free International Shoppes** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/is-duty-free-international-shoppes - **New England Travelmart** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/new-england-travelmart - **Paradies Avanti Market** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/paradies-avanti-market - **Relay** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/relay - **Specialty Retail Kiosk** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/specialty-retail-kiosk - **Springfield Essentials** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/springfield-essentials - **Travel Essentials Shop** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/travel-essentials-shop - **Travelmart** — single-terminal airport URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/shops/travelmart ## Parking (6) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Short‑term waiting URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Economy Lot 1** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/economy-lot-1 - **Economy Lot 2** — Economy parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/economy-lot-2 - **EV Charging Parking** — Garage EV spaces URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/ev-charging-parking - **Parking Garage** — Daily parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/parking-garage - **Valet Parking** — Covered valet URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/parking/valet-parking ## Ground transport (10) - **Amtrak Hartford Line via Windsor Locks** — Train connection · About 30-40 min New Haven–Hartford and 15-20 min Hartford–Windsor Locks by train; plus roughly 10-15 min by car from Windsor Locks station to BDL · $4-8 typical Hartford Line one‑way depending on distance (New Haven – Windsor Locks higher end) · Roughly every 45-90 min during the day; sparser early morning and late night URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/amtrak-hartford-line-via-windsor-locks - **CTfastrak Connection** — Bus rapid transit link · Highly variable; typically 60-90+ min from CTfastrak New Britain to BDL including transfer in Hartford · $1.75 (same local fare; free transfer within fare policy window) · Core CTfastrak routes as often as every 7-10 min at peak; airport‑connecting routes typically every 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/ctfastrak-connection - **CTtransit Route 24** — Local bus · Roughly 45-60 min between downtown Hartford and BDL on trips that enter the airport · $1.75 · Generally every 30-60 min on weekdays; reduced on weekends URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/cttransit-route-24 - **CTtransit Route 30** — Local bus · Approximately 30-40 min Hartford Union Station – BDL (per timetable range) · $1.75 · Roughly every 30-60 min depending on time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/cttransit-route-30 - **Greyhound** — Intercity coach · Hartford–Boston by Greyhound typically 2.5-3 hr scheduled time; add 30-60+ min for the Hartford–BDL leg · Varies widely by route; Hartford–Boston often in the $20-40 range one‑way when booked close‑in · Several buses per day on major corridors like Hartford–NYC and Hartford–Boston, per Greyhound schedules URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/greyhound - **Lyft** — Rideshare · Around 20-25 min BDL–downtown Hartford in normal traffic, similar to Uber · Similar to Uber; user reports suggest roughly $20-30 BDL–West Hartford in normal conditions · On‑demand; typical waits under 10-15 min at BDL per local rider reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/lyft - **Peter Pan Bus Lines** — Intercity coach · Hartford–Boston scheduled about 2.5-3 hr; add 30-60+ min for Hartford–BDL connection · Varies by corridor; Hartford–Boston often around $20-35 one‑way when bought in advance per Peter Pan fare searches · Several departures per day on main routes like Hartford–Boston and Hartford–NYC per posted schedules URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/peter-pan-bus-lines - **Rental Car Center Shuttle Walkway** — On‑airport rental car access · User reviews suggest roughly 3-10 min from terminal to rental car center by shuttle or walkway · Varies by rental company and date; no consistent dollar figures in user reviews URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/rental-car-center-shuttle-walkway - **Taxi Queue** — Metered taxi · Approximately 20-25 min BDL–downtown Hartford in normal traffic, similar to rideshare, per user reports · Yelp review indicates around $35+ tip from BDL to downtown Hartford by metered taxi · Cabs generally waiting at the stand during normal flight banks per multiple Google/Yelp reviews URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/taxi-queue - **Uber** — Rideshare · About 20-25 min BDL–downtown Hartford in normal traffic according to rider reports · Varies with distance and surge; Reddit reports around $20-30 between BDL and West Hartford under normal conditions · On‑demand; wait times typically under 10-15 min near BDL per Hartford‑area user reports URL: https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: Security is usually a breeze; aim to arrive just 60-75 minutes before your domestic flight during off-peak times for a relaxed start to your journey. - _Local_: Enjoy a local brew at Two Roads Tap Room or Urban Lodge when you have some spare time; it beats generic airport bars by focusing on Connecticut craft beers. - _Insider_: The Ground Transportation Center is an efficient hub for rental cars and rideshares—perfect for tight connections. - _Money_: Economy parking fills up during peak times; consider prebooking or scouting for nearby independent lots to secure a spot. - _Avoid_: Some food concessions close earlier than expected. If flying late, hit Paradies Avanti Market in the landside lobby, open around the clock. - _Quiet_: For a peaceful work environment, head towards the charging stations near Gates 21–30 for better access to outlets and a quieter atmosphere. - _Time_: Early risers can beat the lines by grabbing a coffee at the landside Dunkin’, opening at 3:45 a.m., before security lines build up airside. - _Local_: Discover New England-centric snacks and sandwiches at Nutmeg Provisions near Gates 1-12 for a distinctly regional taste. ## Travellers notes mentioning BDL - [Finding Your Way Around Bradley International Airport Hartford (BDL)](https://airport.flights/notes/bdl-terminal-map) — by Vivienne Park, 2026-06-24 Understand Bradley International Airport’s single-terminal layout in Hartford with a clear guide to Terminal A, roads, and parking. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/BDL.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/bdl/departures — HTML page with live departures