Bradley International Airport – Hartford, Connecticut
Strategically situated between Hartford and Springfield, Bradley International Airport is currently the busiest commercial airport in Connecticut. The airport began its history in 1941 when the area was turned over the US Army in preparation of the coming war and was named after Lt. Eugene M. Bradley. Today, the airport continuously grows as it caters to both domestic and international flights. Recently, BDL Airport was branded as the "Gateway to New England." In fact, due to its positive reviews, Conde Nast Traveler’s awarded the airport as the 5th best airport in the country.
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Covering 2,432 acres, Bradley International Airport of Hartford, Connecticut has only one terminal with two concourses. The east concourse houses gate 1 to 12 while the west concourse houses gate 20 to 30. In 2017, the airport has handled approximately 6.4 million travelers during that year with 93,678 aircraft operations and averaging 257 flights per day. The busiest domestic routes for the airport are Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia, and Chicago-O'Hare. When traveling to Hartford, you can also visit its neighboring cities such as Avon, Bristol, and Blue Hills.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Connecting passengers with stopovers of more than 12 hours or so can stay at the Sheraton Hartford Hotel. It is located right at the airport so you can relax comfortably while waiting for your next flight. You can also stay at other BDL Hartford Airport hotels such as Hartford Marriott Downtown, which is around 3.98 miles away from the airport or at Hilton Garden Inn Hartford, which is at 4.19 miles away. Other domestic airports are Waterbury-Oxford Airport and Westover Metropolitan Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Hartford, CT airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Hartford, CT, United States (BDL-Bradley Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BDL airport. Most of these BDL hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Hartford, CT motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the BDL airport are Kidcity Children's Museum, Bracket Park, and Iwo Jima Survivors Memorial Park.
