Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Hartford Brainard Airport in Hartford, CT, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD) is a regional airport serving Hartford, CT at 18 ft. KHFD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02, 11, 20, 29) — longest 4,417 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 KHFD 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 south-southeast (150°) at 10 kt, gusting 16 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 2,400 ft, overcast at 7,000 ft, temperature 23°C (74°F), altimeter 29.67 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,000 ft.
METAR KHFD 290153Z 15010G16KT 10SM SCT024 OVC070 23/19 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP048 T02330194
What changed at KHFD?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 16 kt.
- A ceiling formed at 7,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KHFD
KHFD is currently VFR with winds from 150° at 10 knots gusting 16, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,350 ft (field elevation 18 ft). KHFD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KBDL, about 12 nm away.
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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 KHFD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 4,417 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 6 kt left (g10) |
| 11 | 2,314 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 8 kt right (g12) |
| 29 | 2,314 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 8 kt left (g12) |
| 02 | 4,417 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 6 kt right (g10) |
| NE | 2,323 ft | TURF | 9 kt tail | 5 kt right (g8) |
| SW | 2,323 ft | TURF | 9 kt tail | 5 kt right (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→10 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,000 ft.
KHFD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hartford Brainard 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 KHFD 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 KHFD
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
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.Show raw report
JFK UA /OV JFK /TM 0024/FL016/TP A321/SK SCT016/RM INBOUND RWY 22L, BASES REPORTED AT 016
JFK UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JFKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0024Reported at 00:24 UTC.FL016Altitude: 1,600 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT016Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM INBOUND RWY 22L, BASES RE…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KHFD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KHFD reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 38 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 46%
- 29
- 23%
- 02
- 21%
- NE/SW
- 7%
- 11
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KHFD
- IATA
- HFD
- FAA LID
- HFD
- City
- Hartford
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.7367, -72.6494
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,417 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KBDL
- ATIS
- 126.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.6 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.
- Glastonbury High School — Glastonbury, CT · 4 mi
- Tobacco Valley Fliers Radio Control Club-Troy Rd — South Windsor, CT · 9 mi
- Central Connecticut RC Club - CCRCC Field — Farmington, CT · 10 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KHFD reported VFR conditions during about 78.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.5 kt, calm 19.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.8 | 11.2 | 7.2 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 77.7 | 9.9 | 8.0 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 79.8 | 10.9 | 6.5 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 12.8 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| May | 75.1 | 15.2 | 7.6 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 77.9 | 14.6 | 6.0 | 1.5 |
| Jul | 80.5 | 13.9 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 83.5 | 11.8 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| Sep | 79.1 | 13.3 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 75.3 | 15.0 | 6.1 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 80.5 | 12.1 | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 72.4 | 13.4 | 8.9 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.9 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.9 kt |
| Apr | 6.5 kt |
| May | 5.8 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.8 kt |
| Aug | 4.4 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 5.0 kt |
| Nov | 5.4 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KHFD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Hartford Brainard 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 ↗
KHFD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KHFD?+
KHFD has 6 runways — 02, 11, 20, 29, NE, SW; the longest is 4,417 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KHFD report its own weather?+
Yes — Hartford Brainard Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KHFD have a TAF?+
No — KHFD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KBDL, about 12 nm away.
Does KHFD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KHFD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KHFD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KHFD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD) 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 Hartford Brainard Airport (KHFD)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Hartford Brainard Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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