Hartford-Brainard Airport – HFD Hartford
A public-use towered airport situated three miles southeast of Hartford’s downtown, in Hartford County, Connecticut is Hartford-Brainard Airport. It is named after Hartford’s former mayor, Newton C. Brainard, and is owned by the Connecticut Airport Facility. Today, HFD-Hartford-Brainard Airport serves as a reliever airport for Bradley Airport. The airport is classified as a regional reliever airport facility by the National Plans of Integrated Airports System for 2017-2021.
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Hartford-Brainard Airport (HFD)has two asphalt-paved runways designated 2/20 and 11/29. It also has a turf designated NE/SW and measures 2,309 feet in length. An asphalt helipad can also be found in the airport measuring 70 feet in length. The coastal city of New Londonis a few hours from the HFD airport.The city is known for its maritime paintings at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Hartford South-Glastonbury, CT is a hotel that offers spacious accommodations and an outdoor pool. The property is equipped with a kitchen, a fridge, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Guests can relax at the sunbeds by the pool or work out at the hotel’s fitness center. The Buckland Hills Mall is only 12 miles from the property while Dinosaur State Park is 15 miles away. Few restaurants are steps away from the hotel. Another accommodation near the airport is the 4-star The Goodwin Hotel, which features a business and fitness center as well as a bar. Guests can enjoy a variety of French dishes served at the on-site restaurant.
Another airport serving the state of Connecticut is the GON-Groton-New London Airport.
