Hartford-Brainard (KHFD)
Airport Information
Hartford-brainard Pilot Reviews:
Thompson
April 20, 2023Busy airport due to flight training; a nice FBO with a crew car is available. I recommend the market restaurant for the burgers or J restaurant.
James
February 15, 2023There was no crew car available, though there is a market within walking distance.
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
Fees:
Hartford Jet Center FBO Pilot Reviews:
Hernandez
September 3, 2025Very nice FBO and helpful staff. The landing fee was $40 for a 172 without refueling. If an aircraft requires more than 15 gallons, the landing fee is waived.
Kenneth
May 10, 2025Outstanding FBO. My spouse and I flew in yesterday to visit nearby Wickham Park. Personnel were very friendly and helpful. Mandy arranged for a crew car for a few hours, which was ...
Remarks
Airport located in noise sensitive area. populated areas to south & west should be avoided. approach/dep ovr river when possible. see brainard tower ltrs to airmen.
APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed, actvt reil runways 02 & 20; hirl runway 02/20 - CTAF. papi runway 02 & 20 opr consly.
ARFF Certification: Airport closed to acr opns.
Birds & deer on & in vicinity of airport.
Ctn hfd is located on W side of river. closed airport 1 mile ene of hfd on E side of river.
Landing Fee: Ldg fee for bus/corporate & revenue producing aircraft.
Noise Abatement: Helicopters maintain altitude of 500ft prior to crossing boundaries and use designated flight corridors
Noise Abatement: Preferred for all departures when conditions permit. Turn left at least 20° and follow the river until 2NM north
Noise Abatement: Preferred RWY for all arrivals when conditions permit
Noise Abatement: Remain east of I-91 and overfly the Putnam Bridge when possible
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Airport Information
Hartford-brainard Pilot Reviews:
Thompson
April 20, 2023Busy airport due to flight training; a nice FBO with a crew car is available. I recommend the market restaurant for the burgers or J restaurant.
James
February 15, 2023There was no crew car available, though there is a market within walking distance.
FBOs & Fuel
Fuel:
Fees:
Hartford Jet Center FBO Pilot Reviews:
Hernandez
September 3, 2025Very nice FBO and helpful staff. The landing fee was $40 for a 172 without refueling. If an aircraft requires more than 15 gallons, the landing fee is waived.
Kenneth
May 10, 2025Outstanding FBO. My spouse and I flew in yesterday to visit nearby Wickham Park. Personnel were very friendly and helpful. Mandy arranged for a crew car for a few hours, which was ...
Runway Information
Recent Arrivals
Recent Departures
Radio Frequencies
Remarks
Airport located in noise sensitive area. populated areas to south & west should be avoided. approach/dep ovr river when possible. see brainard tower ltrs to airmen.
APT Lighting Schedule: When atct closed, actvt reil runways 02 & 20; hirl runway 02/20 - CTAF. papi runway 02 & 20 opr consly.
ARFF Certification: Airport closed to acr opns.
Birds & deer on & in vicinity of airport.
Ctn hfd is located on W side of river. closed airport 1 mile ene of hfd on E side of river.
Landing Fee: Ldg fee for bus/corporate & revenue producing aircraft.
Noise Abatement: Helicopters maintain altitude of 500ft prior to crossing boundaries and use designated flight corridors
Noise Abatement: Preferred for all departures when conditions permit. Turn left at least 20° and follow the river until 2NM north
Noise Abatement: Preferred RWY for all arrivals when conditions permit
Noise Abatement: Remain east of I-91 and overfly the Putnam Bridge when possible