Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport, CT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) is a regional airport serving Bridgeport, CT at 9 ft. KBDR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 11, 17, 24), longest 4,759 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 KBDR in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (110°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,400 ft, temperature 22°C (71°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,400 ft.
SPECI KBDR 130906Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC014 22/20 A2998 RMK AO2 T02170200
What changed at KBDR?
Since the 0852Z (4:52 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for KBDR
KBDR is currently MVFR with winds from 110° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,400 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 750 ft (field elevation 9 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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 KBDR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 4,759 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 06 | 4,677 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 24 | 4,677 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 29 | 4,759 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 1 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→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,400 ft.
KBDR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport, 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 KBDR is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 KBDR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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EWR UA /OV RWY 22L/TM 0905/FL014/TP MULTIPLE/SK 014OVC/RM RWY 22L BRAKING ACTION MEDIUM
EWR UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RWY 22LLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0905Reported at 09:05 UTC.FL014Altitude: 1,400 ft MSL.TP MULTIPLEAircraft type reporting.SK 014OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM RWY 22L BRAKING ACTION ME…Remarks.Show raw report
TTN UA /OV RBV350010/TM 0844/FL200/TP H25B/TA M8/IC LGT RIME
TTN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RBV350010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0844Reported at 08:44 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP H25BAircraft type reporting.TA M8Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345 F310 TB MOD CHOP IC
ARP UAL781 4244N 07306W 0345…Header: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBDR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBDR reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 24
- 38%
- 06
- 30%
- 11
- 18%
- 29
- 14%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0834Z (4:34 AM EDT)
TAF KBDR 130834Z 1309/1406 11007KT P6SM BKN015 BKN025 TEMPO 1310/1311 3SM SHRA BR FM131100 11008KT 3SM SHRA BKN006 OVC010 TEMPO 1311/1315 1SM +TSRA BKN006 OVC010CB FM131500 06008KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC015 PROB30 1315/1318 4SM -TSRA SCT008 BKN015CB FM131800 29007KT P6SM BKN015 FM132100 24007KT P6SM BKN035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBDR
- IATA
- BDR
- FAA LID
- BDR
- City
- Bridgeport
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 9 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1635, -73.1262
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,759 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 13h 23m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Kent R/C Flyers 1 , Bridgeport, CT · 4 mi
- RC Club Of Connecticut Inc 1 , Milford, CT · 7 mi
- Country Squire Modelers - Sherwood Island State Park , Greens Farm, CT · 11 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KBDR
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KBDR reported VFR conditions during about 81.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 275 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.5 kt, calm 9.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.3 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 80.0 | 9.6 | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 81.2 | 9.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 79.8 | 10.4 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| May | 75.4 | 11.0 | 5.5 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 79.2 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 84.2 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 87.0 | 10.2 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| Sep | 84.5 | 11.2 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Oct | 80.9 | 13.1 | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 85.1 | 10.3 | 3.2 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 77.0 | 12.2 | 6.2 | 4.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 kt |
| Feb | 8.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.6 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 7.4 kt |
| Jun | 6.7 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.1 kt |
| Oct | 7.7 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KBDR airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Bridgeport, 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBDR weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KBDR?+
KBDR has 6 runways: 06, 11, 17, 24, 29, 35; the longest is 4,759 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBDR report its own weather?+
Yes. Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBDR have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBDR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KBDR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBDR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBDR airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) 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 Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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