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KBDL
Bradley International Airport · Hartford
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
173 ft / 53 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
6/24 · 9,510 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED15/33 · 6,847 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED1/19 · 5,145 ft · AsphaltUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bradley International Airport (KBDL), located in Hartford, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 173 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bradley International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBDL / BDL
Municipality
Hartford
Country
Region
US-CT — Connecticut
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
173 ft
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Runway 6 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,510 ft / 2,899 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 44° / 224°
RWY 6 (44°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (224°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: MYQ | CRS: 238°
Runway 15 / 33
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,847 ft / 2,087 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 15 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (315°)
108.55 MHz
IDENT: IKX | CRS: 328°
Runway 1 / 19
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,145 ft / 1,568 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 359° / 179°
RWY 1 (359°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (179°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP APP
32.58 MHz
APP APP
123.95 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.15 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.75 MHz
DEP DEP
35.90 MHz
DEP DEP
123.95 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
MISC ARNG OPS
41.90 MHz
OPS ANG OPS
138.55 MHz
RDO BRIDGEPORT RDO
122.30 MHz
TWR TWR
120.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026