Flying in Bridgeport, CT
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bridgeport — the nearest is Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 58m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 02m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bridgeport
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Sikorsky Heliport
Tweed New Haven Airport
Danbury Municipal Airport
Waterbury Oxford Airport
Long Island MacArthur Airport
Westchester County Airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport
Brookhaven Calabro Airport
Republic Airport
Francis S Gabreski Airport
Chester Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:31–19:29 | 14h 58m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:29–16:31 | 9h 02m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15.1°C / 59°F | 4.9°C / 41°F | 18 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 27.2°C / 81°F | 17.8°C / 64°F | 15 km/h | 42% |
| Autumn | 17.4°C / 63°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 17 km/h | 31% |
| Winter | 5.4°C / 42°F | -2.7°C / 27°F | 18 km/h | 37% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bridgeport, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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