Bradley International Airport (KBDL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bradley International Airport (KBDL) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Hartford, CT at 173 ft. KBDL reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, and broadcasts digital ATIS (D-ATIS) — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (1, 06, 15, 19) — longest 9,510 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBDL in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message the moment the ATIS letter changes or the weather drops below your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southeast (160°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,300 ft, scattered clouds at 3,300 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, overcast at 13,000 ft, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KBDL 290151Z 16007KT 10SM SCT023 SCT033 BKN070 OVC130 23/19 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP051 T02280194 $
What changed at KBDL?
Since the 0051Z (8:51 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.67 → 29.69 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBDL
KBDL is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,450 ft (field elevation 173 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Digital Automatic Terminal Information Service — the live broadcast.
BDL ATIS INFO A 0151Z. 17007KT 10SM SCT023 SCT033 BKN070 OVC130 23/19 A2969 (TWO NINER SIX NINER). RUNWAYS 24 AND 15 IN USE, EXPECT ILS RWY 24 APCH OR RNAV RWY 15 APCH. NOTAMS... RWY 24 CONDITION CODES, 5 5 5 AT 2000Z, RWY 15 CONDITION CODES, 5 5 5 AT 2000Z. RY 15 PAPI OTS. HIWAS INFO FOR CT GEO AREA AVAILABLE ON FSS. READ BACK ALL HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSIGNED ALT. ...ADVS YOU HAVE INFO A.
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBDL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 6,847 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 24 | 9,510 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 6 kt left |
| 06 | 9,510 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 6 kt right |
| 33 | 6,847 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KBDL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBDL is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBDL
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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LGA UA /OV KLGA090005/TM 0158/FL050/TP B738/WX -RA/TB LGT CHOP/RM DURC
LGA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KLGA090005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0158Reported at 01:58 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 0139 F300 189/038KT TB OCNL LGT CHOP IC
ARP UAL2834 4128N 07318W 013…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
GFL UA /OV GFL/TM 0110/FL330/TP B38M/TB MOD 330-340
GFL UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFLLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD 330-340Turbulence: moderate 33,000–34,000 ft.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0110/FL006 /TP GLF4/SK 009
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0110Reported at 01:10 UTC.FL006Altitude: 600 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.SK 009Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
TEB UA /OV TEB180005/TM 0108/FL190/TP C25B/TA M10/IC LGT RIME
TEB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TEB180005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL190Altitude: 19,000 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV CAM/TM 0054/FL360/TP NMRS/TB CONT LGT
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0054Reported at 00:54 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP NMRSAircraft type reporting.TB CONT LGTTurbulence: cont light.Show raw report
ALB UA /OV ALB/TM 0036/FL390/TP B788/TB MOD 390
ALB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ALBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0036Reported at 00:36 UTC.FL390Altitude: 39,000 ft MSL.TP B788Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD 390Turbulence: moderate 390.Show raw report
HPN UA /OV RWY 16/TM 0024/FLDURD/TP CL35/SK BASES AT 1000
HPN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 16Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0024Reported at 00:24 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CL35Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES AT 1000Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBDL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBDL reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 44 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 35%
- 33
- 32%
- 15
- 21%
- 06
- 12%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2334Z (7:34 PM EDT)
TAF KBDL 282334Z 2900/3006 18009KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 TEMPO 2900/2904 4SM SHRA OVC015 FM290600 14007KT 3SM SHRA OVC008 FM291200 12008KT 2SM +SHRA BKN008 FM292000 09009KT 2SM +SHRA BKN015 WS020/15030KT FM300300 03009KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KBDL
- IATA
- BDL
- FAA LID
- BDL
- City
- Hartford
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 173 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.9386, -72.6880
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 9,510 ft
- Weather reporting
- METAR · D-ATIS
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Tobacco Valley Fliers Radio Control Club-Troy Rd — South Windsor, CT · 8 mi
- Simsbury RC Club, Inc. - Nod Rd — Simsbury, CT · 9 mi
- NCRCC - Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club Field — Ellington, CT · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBDL reported VFR conditions during about 80.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 276 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.5 kt, calm 14.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.5 | 10.1 | 6.2 | 5.2 |
| Feb | 79.2 | 8.4 | 7.7 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 80.7 | 10.3 | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 80.9 | 11.3 | 5.3 | 2.5 |
| May | 77.2 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 80.0 | 12.4 | 5.5 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 82.1 | 12.4 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Aug | 84.8 | 10.9 | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 81.9 | 11.4 | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 78.5 | 13.4 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 82.2 | 10.9 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 73.8 | 12.3 | 7.2 | 6.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.4 kt |
| Mar | 8.1 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 6.9 kt |
| Jun | 6.0 kt |
| Jul | 5.6 kt |
| Aug | 5.2 kt |
| Sep | 5.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBDL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bradley International Airport in Hartford, CT shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBDL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBDL?+
KBDL has 6 runways — 1, 06, 15, 19, 24, 33; the longest is 9,510 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBDL report its own weather?+
Yes — Bradley International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBDL have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBDL broadcast D-ATIS?+
Yes — KBDL publishes digital ATIS, and the live broadcast text with its current information letter is shown on this page. The ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) can message you the moment the letter changes.
Where can I find the KBDL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bradley International Airport (KBDL) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bradley International Airport (KBDL)
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